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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.44, 11,651.35 and 4,666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.44, 11,651.35 and 4,666.53 is: 6,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.44 : 11,651.35 = 4,666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.44/11,651.35 = 4,666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.44x = 11,651.35 × 4,666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.44x = 54,371,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,371,374.32/8,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.48

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