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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.43, 12,145.72 and 5,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.43, 12,145.72 and 5,444.74 is: 7,517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.43 : 12,145.72 = 5,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.43/12,145.72 = 5,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.43x = 12,145.72 × 5,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.43x = 66,130,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,130,246.29/8,797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.00

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