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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.98, 12,890.28 and 4,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.98, 12,890.28 and 4,446.32 is: 6,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.98 : 12,890.28 = 4,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.98/12,890.28 = 4,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.98x = 12,890.28 × 4,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.98x = 57,314,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314,245.32/8,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.18

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