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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.07, 12,892.23 and 6,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.07, 12,892.23 and 6,621 is: 9,921.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.07 : 12,892.23 = 6,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.07/12,892.23 = 6,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.07x = 12,892.23 × 6,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.07x = 85,359,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,359,454.83/8,603.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.98

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