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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.07, 12,363.70 and 6,874.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.07, 12,363.70 and 6,874.26 is: 10,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.07 : 12,363.70 = 6,874.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.07/12,363.70 = 6,874.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.07x = 12,363.70 × 6,874.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.07x = 84,991,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,991,288.36/8,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.39

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