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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.70, 12,809.44 and 4,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.70, 12,809.44 and 4,598.09 is: 6,893.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.70 : 12,809.44 = 4,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.70/12,809.44 = 4,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.70x = 12,809.44 × 4,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.70x = 58,898,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,898,957.97/8,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.04

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