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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,439.55, 11,646.44 and 4,662.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,439.55, 11,646.44 and 4,662.87 is: 6,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,439.55 : 11,646.44 = 4,662.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,439.55/11,646.44 = 4,662.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,439.55x = 11,646.44 × 4,662.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,439.55x = 54,305,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305,812.37/8,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.68

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