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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.92, 12,666.72 and 6,898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.92, 12,666.72 and 6,898.56 is: 10,348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.92 : 12,666.72 = 6,898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.92/12,666.72 = 6,898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.92x = 12,666.72 × 6,898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.92x = 87,382,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,382,127.92/8,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.53

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