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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.60, 12,444.12 and 4,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.60, 12,444.12 and 4,401.60 is: 6,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.60 : 12,444.12 = 4,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.60/12,444.12 = 4,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.60x = 12,444.12 × 4,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.60x = 54,774,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774,038.59/8,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.56

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