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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.76, 11,655.96 and 4,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.76, 11,655.96 and 4,907.52 is: 6,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.76 : 11,655.96 = 4,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.76/11,655.96 = 4,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.76x = 11,655.96 × 4,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.76x = 57,201,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201,856.82/8,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.65

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