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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.68, 12,388.44 and 6,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.68, 12,388.44 and 6,961.48 is: 10,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.68 : 12,388.44 = 6,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.68/12,388.44 = 6,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.68x = 12,388.44 × 6,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.68x = 86,241,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241,877.29/8,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.64

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