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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.83, 13,029.24 and 6,839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.83, 13,029.24 and 6,839.96 is: 10,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.83 : 13,029.24 = 6,839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.83/13,029.24 = 6,839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.83x = 13,029.24 × 6,839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.83x = 89,119,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,119,480.43/8,666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.83

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