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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.65, 12,793.82 and 4,432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.65, 12,793.82 and 4,432.01 is: 6,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.65 : 12,793.82 = 4,432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.65/12,793.82 = 4,432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.65x = 12,793.82 × 4,432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.65x = 56,702,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,702,316.02/8,544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.00

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