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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.55, 11,654.13 and 4,860.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.55, 11,654.13 and 4,860.61 is: 6,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.55 : 11,654.13 = 4,860.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.55/11,654.13 = 4,860.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.55x = 11,654.13 × 4,860.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.55x = 56,646,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,646,142.57/8,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.01

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