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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.59, 13,002.89 and 6,948.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.59, 13,002.89 and 6,948.15 is: 10,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.59 : 13,002.89 = 6,948.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.59/13,002.89 = 6,948.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.59x = 13,002.89 × 6,948.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.59x = 90,345,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,345,995.41/8,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.23

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