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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.55, 11,659.36 and 4,672.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.55, 11,659.36 and 4,672.21 is: 6,447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.55 : 11,659.36 = 4,672.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.55/11,659.36 = 4,672.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.55x = 11,659.36 × 4,672.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.55x = 54,474,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,474,978.39/8,449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.09

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