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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.44, 12,666.88 and 3,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.44, 12,666.88 and 3,250.56 is: 4,875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.44 : 12,666.88 = 3,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.44/12,666.88 = 3,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.44x = 12,666.88 × 3,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.44x = 41,174,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174,453.45/8,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.35

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