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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.84, 11,945.24 and 6,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.84, 11,945.24 and 6,658.88 is: 9,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.84 : 11,945.24 = 6,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.84/11,945.24 = 6,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.84x = 11,945.24 × 6,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.84x = 79,541,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,541,919.73/8,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.64

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