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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.51, 11,379.96 and 6,672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.51, 11,379.96 and 6,672.87 is: 9,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.51 : 11,379.96 = 6,672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.51/11,379.96 = 6,672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.51x = 11,379.96 × 6,672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.51x = 75,936,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,936,993.69/8,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.26

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