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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.60, 13,487.40 and 8,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.60, 13,487.40 and 8,444.40 is: 12,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.60 : 13,487.40 = 8,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.60/13,487.40 = 8,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.60x = 13,487.40 × 8,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.60x = 113,893,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893,000.56/8,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.60

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