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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.20, 11,952.06 and 6,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.20, 11,952.06 and 6,674.52 is: 9,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.20 : 11,952.06 = 6,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.20/11,952.06 = 6,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.20x = 11,952.06 × 6,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.20x = 79,774,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,774,263.51/8,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.22

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