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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.64, 13,325.96 and 4,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.64, 13,325.96 and 4,444.36 is: 6,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.64 : 13,325.96 = 4,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.64/13,325.96 = 4,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.64x = 13,325.96 × 4,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.64x = 59,225,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225,363.59/8,889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.29

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