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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.54, 11,623.59 and 6,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.54, 11,623.59 and 6,444.66 is: 8,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.54 : 11,623.59 = 6,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.54/11,623.59 = 6,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.54x = 11,623.59 × 6,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.54x = 74,910,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,910,085.53/8,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,888.73

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