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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.84, 12,944.05 and 6,659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.84, 12,944.05 and 6,659.55 is: 9,976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.84 : 12,944.05 = 6,659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.84/12,944.05 = 6,659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.84x = 12,944.05 × 6,659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.84x = 86,201,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,201,548.18/8,640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.06

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