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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.68, 12,449.94 and 6,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.68, 12,449.94 and 6,723.58 is: 10,071.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.68 : 12,449.94 = 6,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.68/12,449.94 = 6,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.68x = 12,449.94 × 6,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.68x = 83,708,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,708,167.59/8,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.15

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