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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.92, 12,950.12 and 6,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.92, 12,950.12 and 6,663.62 is: 9,982.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.92 : 12,950.12 = 6,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.92/12,950.12 = 6,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.92x = 12,950.12 × 6,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.92x = 86,294,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,294,678.63/8,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.13

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