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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.16, 12,479.64 and 6,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.16, 12,479.64 and 6,768.34 is: 10,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.16 : 12,479.64 = 6,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.16/12,479.64 = 6,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.16x = 12,479.64 × 6,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.16x = 84,466,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,466,446.60/8,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.92

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