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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.10, 12,690.30 and 6,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.10, 12,690.30 and 6,605.30 is: 9,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.10 : 12,690.30 = 6,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.10/12,690.30 = 6,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.10x = 12,690.30 × 6,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.10x = 83,823,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,823,238.59/8,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.45

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