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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.14, 11,654.91 and 4,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.14, 11,654.91 and 4,668.66 is: 6,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.14 : 11,654.91 = 4,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.14/11,654.91 = 4,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.14x = 11,654.91 × 4,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.14x = 54,412,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,412,812.12/8,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.33

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