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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.80, 12,900.90 and 6,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.80, 12,900.90 and 6,296.60 is: 9,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.80 : 12,900.90 = 6,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.80/12,900.90 = 6,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.80x = 12,900.90 × 6,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.80x = 81,231,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,231,806.94/8,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.00

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