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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.20, 12,558.51 and 6,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.20, 12,558.51 and 6,617.44 is: 9,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.20 : 12,558.51 = 6,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.20/12,558.51 = 6,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.20x = 12,558.51 × 6,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.20x = 83,105,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,105,165.37/8,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.85

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