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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.15, 12,793.07 and 4,431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.15, 12,793.07 and 4,431.51 is: 6,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.15 : 12,793.07 = 4,431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.15/12,793.07 = 4,431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.15x = 12,793.07 × 4,431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.15x = 56,692,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692,595.48/8,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.25

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