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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.97, 12,475.80 and 8,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.97, 12,475.80 and 8,301.39 is: 11,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.97 : 12,475.80 = 8,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.97/12,475.80 = 8,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.97x = 12,475.80 × 8,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.97x = 103,566,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,566,481.36/9,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,450.17

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