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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.30, 12,999.83 and 4,506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.30, 12,999.83 and 4,506.03 is: 6,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.30 : 12,999.83 = 4,506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.30/12,999.83 = 4,506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.30x = 12,999.83 × 4,506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.30x = 58,577,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,577,626.79/8,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.68

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