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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.98, 12,885.18 and 4,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.98, 12,885.18 and 4,431.44 is: 6,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.98 : 12,885.18 = 4,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.98/12,885.18 = 4,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.98x = 12,885.18 × 4,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.98x = 57,099,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,099,902.06/8,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.72

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