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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.68, 11,655.42 and 4,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.68, 11,655.42 and 4,719.68 is: 6,513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.68 : 11,655.42 = 4,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.68/11,655.42 = 4,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.68x = 11,655.42 × 4,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.68x = 55,009,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009,852.67/8,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.37

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