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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.93, 11,654.70 and 4,668.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.93, 11,654.70 and 4,668.83 is: 6,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.93 : 11,654.70 = 4,668.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.93/11,654.70 = 4,668.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.93x = 11,654.70 × 4,668.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.93x = 54,413,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413,754.73/8,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.37

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