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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.66, 12,662.85 and 4,935.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.66, 12,662.85 and 4,935.55 is: 7,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.66 : 12,662.85 = 4,935.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.66/12,662.85 = 4,935.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.66x = 12,662.85 × 4,935.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.66x = 62,498,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498,129.32/8,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.91

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