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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.68, 12,897.79 and 4,443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.68, 12,897.79 and 4,443.57 is: 6,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.68 : 12,897.79 = 4,443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.68/12,897.79 = 4,443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.68x = 12,897.79 × 4,443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.68x = 57,312,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312,221.60/8,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.59

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