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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.40, 11,470.50 and 6,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.40, 11,470.50 and 6,636.55 is: 9,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.40 : 11,470.50 = 6,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.40/11,470.50 = 6,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.40x = 11,470.50 × 6,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.40x = 76,124,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,124,546.78/8,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.09

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