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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.80, 12,429.30 and 6,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.80, 12,429.30 and 6,999.80 is: 10,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.80 : 12,429.30 = 6,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.80/12,429.30 = 6,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.80x = 12,429.30 × 6,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.80x = 87,002,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,002,614.14/8,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.55

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