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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.51, 11,653.42 and 4,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.51, 11,653.42 and 4,667.68 is: 6,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.51 : 11,653.42 = 4,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.51/11,653.42 = 4,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.51x = 11,653.42 × 4,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.51x = 54,394,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394,425.82/8,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.39

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