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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.92, 12,998.52 and 4,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.92, 12,998.52 and 4,504.44 is: 6,756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.92 : 12,998.52 = 4,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.92/12,998.52 = 4,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.92x = 12,998.52 × 4,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.92x = 58,551,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,551,053.43/8,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.47

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