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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.90, 12,794.19 and 4,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.90, 12,794.19 and 4,432.26 is: 6,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.90 : 12,794.19 = 4,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.90/12,794.19 = 4,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.90x = 12,794.19 × 4,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.90x = 56,707,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,707,176.57/8,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.38

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