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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,593.40, 12,870.90 and 6,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,593.40, 12,870.90 and 6,630.20 is: 9,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,593.40 : 12,870.90 = 6,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,593.40/12,870.90 = 6,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,593.40x = 12,870.90 × 6,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,593.40x = 85,336,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,336,641.18/8,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.49

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