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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.31, 11,652.42 and 4,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.31, 11,652.42 and 4,667.49 is: 6,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.31 : 11,652.42 = 4,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.31/11,652.42 = 4,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.31x = 11,652.42 × 4,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.31x = 54,387,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387,553.83/8,444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.73

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