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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.46, 12,352.05 and 6,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.46, 12,352.05 and 6,937.26 is: 10,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.46 : 12,352.05 = 6,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.46/12,352.05 = 6,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.46x = 12,352.05 × 6,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.46x = 85,689,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,689,382.38/8,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.27

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