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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.85, 12,907.39 and 4,449.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.85, 12,907.39 and 4,449.59 is: 6,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.85 : 12,907.39 = 4,449.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.85/12,907.39 = 4,449.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.85x = 12,907.39 × 4,449.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.85x = 57,432,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432,593.47/8,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.02

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