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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.19, 12,650.78 and 4,541.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.19, 12,650.78 and 4,541.01 is: 6,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.19 : 12,650.78 = 4,541.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.19/12,650.78 = 4,541.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.19x = 12,650.78 × 4,541.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.19x = 57,447,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,447,295.78/8,441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.59

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