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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.82, 12,396.27 and 6,896.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.82, 12,396.27 and 6,896.01 is: 10,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.82 : 12,396.27 = 6,896.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.82/12,396.27 = 6,896.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.82x = 12,396.27 × 6,896.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.82x = 85,484,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484,801.88/8,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.96

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