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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.44, 12,071.88 and 6,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.44, 12,071.88 and 6,799.82 is: 9,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.44 : 12,071.88 = 6,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.44/12,071.88 = 6,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.44x = 12,071.88 × 6,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.44x = 82,086,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,086,611.06/8,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.29

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