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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.96, 11,946.56 and 6,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.96, 11,946.56 and 6,659.76 is: 9,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.96 : 11,946.56 = 6,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.96/11,946.56 = 6,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.96x = 11,946.56 × 6,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.96x = 79,561,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,561,222.43/8,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.68

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