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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.75, 12,991.13 and 6,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.75, 12,991.13 and 6,689.27 is: 10,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.75 : 12,991.13 = 6,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.75/12,991.13 = 6,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.75x = 12,991.13 × 6,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.75x = 86,901,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,901,077.77/8,660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.90

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