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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.41, 11,922.52 and 6,660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.41, 11,922.52 and 6,660.45 is: 9,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.41 : 11,922.52 = 6,660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.41/11,922.52 = 6,660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.41x = 11,922.52 × 6,660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.41x = 79,409,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,409,348.33/8,644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.21

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