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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.43, 12,012.71 and 6,668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.43, 12,012.71 and 6,668.33 is: 9,205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.43 : 12,012.71 = 6,668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.43/12,012.71 = 6,668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.43x = 12,012.71 × 6,668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.43x = 80,104,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,104,621.07/8,701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.92

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