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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.33, 12,634.83 and 6,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.33, 12,634.83 and 6,669.48 is: 9,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.33 : 12,634.83 = 6,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.33/12,634.83 = 6,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.33x = 12,634.83 × 6,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.33x = 84,267,745.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,267,745.99/8,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.67

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