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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.46, 12,987.21 and 6,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.46, 12,987.21 and 6,709.50 is: 10,054.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.46 : 12,987.21 = 6,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.46/12,987.21 = 6,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.46x = 12,987.21 × 6,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.46x = 87,137,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137,685.50/8,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.59

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