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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.35, 12,908.14 and 4,450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.35, 12,908.14 and 4,450.09 is: 6,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.35 : 12,908.14 = 4,450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.35/12,908.14 = 4,450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.35x = 12,908.14 × 4,450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.35x = 57,442,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,442,384.73/8,612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.77

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