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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.96, 12,913.46 and 4,446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.96, 12,913.46 and 4,446.81 is: 6,671.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.96 : 12,913.46 = 4,446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.96/12,913.46 = 4,446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.96x = 12,913.46 × 4,446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.96x = 57,423,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,680.83/8,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.00

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