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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.40, 12,821.70 and 6,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.40, 12,821.70 and 6,602.20 is: 9,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.40 : 12,821.70 = 6,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.40/12,821.70 = 6,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.40x = 12,821.70 × 6,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.40x = 84,651,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,651,427.74/8,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.72

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