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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.54, 11,619.45 and 6,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.54, 11,619.45 and 6,441.66 is: 8,884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.54 : 11,619.45 = 6,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.54/11,619.45 = 6,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.54x = 11,619.45 × 6,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.54x = 74,848,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,848,546.29/8,424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,884.59

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