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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.08, 13,002.12 and 6,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.08, 13,002.12 and 6,296.38 is: 9,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.08 : 13,002.12 = 6,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.08/13,002.12 = 6,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.08x = 13,002.12 × 6,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.08x = 81,866,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,866,255.82/8,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.75

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