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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.73, 12,284.63 and 6,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.73, 12,284.63 and 6,704.40 is: 10,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.73 : 12,284.63 = 6,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.73/12,284.63 = 6,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.73x = 12,284.63 × 6,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.73x = 82,361,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,361,026.26/8,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.26

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