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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.84, 11,946.62 and 6,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.84, 11,946.62 and 6,659.88 is: 9,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.84 : 11,946.62 = 6,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.84/11,946.62 = 6,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.84x = 11,946.62 × 6,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.84x = 79,563,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,563,055.61/8,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.02

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