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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.21, 12,679.82 and 6,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.21, 12,679.82 and 6,601.55 is: 9,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.21 : 12,679.82 = 6,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.21/12,679.82 = 6,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.21x = 12,679.82 × 6,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.21x = 83,706,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,706,432.71/8,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.33

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