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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.32, 12,365.60 and 6,875.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.32, 12,365.60 and 6,875.51 is: 10,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.32 : 12,365.60 = 6,875.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.32/12,365.60 = 6,875.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.32x = 12,365.60 × 6,875.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.32x = 85,019,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,019,806.46/8,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.29

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