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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.87, 12,619.11 and 6,659.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.87, 12,619.11 and 6,659.02 is: 9,972.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.87 : 12,619.11 = 6,659.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.87/12,619.11 = 6,659.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.87x = 12,619.11 × 6,659.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.87x = 84,030,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,030,882.17/8,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.96

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