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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.44, 12,671.58 and 3,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.44, 12,671.58 and 3,517.16 is: 5,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.44 : 12,671.58 = 3,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.44/12,671.58 = 3,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.44x = 12,671.58 × 3,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.44x = 44,567,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,974.31/8,448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.29

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