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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.40, 12,900.90 and 4,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.40, 12,900.90 and 4,437.20 is: 6,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.40 : 12,900.90 = 4,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.40/12,900.90 = 4,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.40x = 12,900.90 × 4,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.40x = 57,243,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243,873.48/8,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.45

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