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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.46, 12,675.69 and 6,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.46, 12,675.69 and 6,598.80 is: 9,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.46 : 12,675.69 = 6,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.46/12,675.69 = 6,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.46x = 12,675.69 × 6,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.46x = 83,644,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644,343.17/8,450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.20

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