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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.66, 12,940.42 and 6,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.66, 12,940.42 and 6,406.60 is: 9,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.66 : 12,940.42 = 6,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.66/12,940.42 = 6,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.66x = 12,940.42 × 6,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.66x = 82,904,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,904,094.77/8,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.68

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