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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.97, 12,914.81 and 4,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.97, 12,914.81 and 4,444.84 is: 6,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.97 : 12,914.81 = 4,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.97/12,914.81 = 4,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.97x = 12,914.81 × 4,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.97x = 57,404,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,404,264.08/8,601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.39

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