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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.40, 11,826.32 and 4,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.40, 11,826.32 and 4,844.32 is: 6,684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.40 : 11,826.32 = 4,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.40/11,826.32 = 4,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.40x = 11,826.32 × 4,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.40x = 57,290,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290,478.50/8,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.69

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