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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.67, 12,889.41 and 7,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.67, 12,889.41 and 7,444.61 is: 11,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.67 : 12,889.41 = 7,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.67/12,889.41 = 7,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.67x = 12,889.41 × 7,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.67x = 95,956,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,956,630.58/8,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.66

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