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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.99, 12,705.33 and 6,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.99, 12,705.33 and 6,612.90 is: 9,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.99 : 12,705.33 = 6,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.99/12,705.33 = 6,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.99x = 12,705.33 × 6,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.99x = 84,019,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,019,076.76/8,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.13

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