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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.74, 12,591.33 and 4,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.74, 12,591.33 and 4,441.62 is: 6,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.74 : 12,591.33 = 4,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.74/12,591.33 = 4,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.74x = 12,591.33 × 4,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.74x = 55,925,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,903.15/8,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.22

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