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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.93, 12,519.06 and 6,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.93, 12,519.06 and 6,718.08 is: 10,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.93 : 12,519.06 = 6,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.93/12,519.06 = 6,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.93x = 12,519.06 × 6,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.93x = 84,104,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,104,046.60/8,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.08

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