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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.55, 11,657.99 and 4,671.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.55, 11,657.99 and 4,671.21 is: 6,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.55 : 11,657.99 = 4,671.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.55/11,657.99 = 4,671.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.55x = 11,657.99 × 4,671.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.55x = 54,456,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,456,866.97/8,448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.70

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