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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.30, 12,693.03 and 6,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.30, 12,693.03 and 6,621.30 is: 9,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.30 : 12,693.03 = 6,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.30/12,693.03 = 6,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.30x = 12,693.03 × 6,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.30x = 84,044,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,044,359.54/8,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.93

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