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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.61, 12,416.96 and 6,798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.61, 12,416.96 and 6,798.33 is: 10,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.61 : 12,416.96 = 6,798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.61/12,416.96 = 6,798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.61x = 12,416.96 × 6,798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.61x = 84,414,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,414,608.67/8,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.17

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