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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.32, 12,371.58 and 6,879.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.32, 12,371.58 and 6,879.51 is: 10,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.32 : 12,371.58 = 6,879.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.32/12,371.58 = 6,879.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.32x = 12,371.58 × 6,879.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.32x = 85,110,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,110,408.33/8,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.27

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