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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.93, 12,522.06 and 6,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.93, 12,522.06 and 6,720.08 is: 10,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.93 : 12,522.06 = 6,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.93/12,522.06 = 6,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.93x = 12,522.06 × 6,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.93x = 84,149,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,149,244.96/8,343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.09

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