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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.34, 11,945.93 and 6,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.34, 11,945.93 and 6,659.38 is: 9,194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.34 : 11,945.93 = 6,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.34/11,945.93 = 6,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.34x = 11,945.93 × 6,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.34x = 79,552,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552,487.32/8,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.33

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