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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.08, 12,480.66 and 6,696.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.08, 12,480.66 and 6,696.12 is: 10,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.08 : 12,480.66 = 6,696.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.08/12,480.66 = 6,696.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.08x = 12,480.66 × 6,696.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.08x = 83,571,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,571,997.04/8,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.76

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