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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.88, 12,912.84 and 4,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.88, 12,912.84 and 4,449.24 is: 6,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.88 : 12,912.84 = 4,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.88/12,912.84 = 4,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.88x = 12,912.84 × 4,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.88x = 57,452,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,324.24/8,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.16

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