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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,584.64, 12,858.92 and 4,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,584.64, 12,858.92 and 4,411.92 is: 6,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,584.64 : 12,858.92 = 4,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,584.64/12,858.92 = 4,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,584.64x = 12,858.92 × 4,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,584.64x = 56,732,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,732,526.33/8,584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.61

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