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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.40, 12,698.10 and 6,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.40, 12,698.10 and 6,910.20 is: 10,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.40 : 12,698.10 = 6,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.40/12,698.10 = 6,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.40x = 12,698.10 × 6,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.40x = 87,746,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,746,410.62/8,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.30

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