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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.99, 12,391.34 and 6,518.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.99, 12,391.34 and 6,518.18 is: 9,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.99 : 12,391.34 = 6,518.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.99/12,391.34 = 6,518.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.99x = 12,391.34 × 6,518.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.99x = 80,768,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,768,890.01/8,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.69

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