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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.20, 12,921.30 and 6,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.20, 12,921.30 and 6,886.20 is: 10,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.20 : 12,921.30 = 6,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.20/12,921.30 = 6,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.20x = 12,921.30 × 6,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.20x = 88,978,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978,656.06/8,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.30

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