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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.64, 11,657.44 and 4,909.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.64, 11,657.44 and 4,909.17 is: 6,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.64 : 11,657.44 = 4,909.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.64/11,657.44 = 4,909.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.64x = 11,657.44 × 4,909.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.64x = 57,228,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228,354.72/8,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.28

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