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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.40, 12,912.90 and 4,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.40, 12,912.90 and 4,445.20 is: 6,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.40 : 12,912.90 = 4,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.40/12,912.90 = 4,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.40x = 12,912.90 × 4,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.40x = 57,400,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,400,423.08/8,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.45

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