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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.30, 12,666.03 and 6,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.30, 12,666.03 and 6,603.30 is: 9,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.30 : 12,666.03 = 6,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.30/12,666.03 = 6,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.30x = 12,666.03 × 6,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.30x = 83,637,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,637,595.90/8,448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.93

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