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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.23, 12,359.51 and 6,587.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.23, 12,359.51 and 6,587.65 is: 9,868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.23 : 12,359.51 = 6,587.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.23/12,359.51 = 6,587.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.23x = 12,359.51 × 6,587.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.23x = 81,420,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,420,186.56/8,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.84

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