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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.20, 12,365.39 and 6,875.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.20, 12,365.39 and 6,875.39 is: 10,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.20 : 12,365.39 = 6,875.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.20/12,365.39 = 6,875.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.20x = 12,365.39 × 6,875.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.20x = 85,016,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,016,816.93/8,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.08

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