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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.93, 11,656.08 and 4,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.93, 11,656.08 and 4,669.83 is: 6,444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.93 : 11,656.08 = 4,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.93/11,656.08 = 4,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.93x = 11,656.08 × 4,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.93x = 54,431,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,431,912.07/8,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.75

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