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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.54, 11,626.35 and 6,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.54, 11,626.35 and 6,446.66 is: 8,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.54 : 11,626.35 = 6,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.54/11,626.35 = 6,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.54x = 11,626.35 × 6,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.54x = 74,951,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951,125.49/8,429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.48

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