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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.84, 11,943.86 and 6,657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.84, 11,943.86 and 6,657.88 is: 9,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.84 : 11,943.86 = 6,657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.84/11,943.86 = 6,657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.84x = 11,943.86 × 6,657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.84x = 79,520,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,520,786.62/8,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.26

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