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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.27, 12,519.81 and 6,882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.27, 12,519.81 and 6,882.75 is: 10,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.27 : 12,519.81 = 6,882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.27/12,519.81 = 6,882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.27x = 12,519.81 × 6,882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.27x = 86,170,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170,722.28/8,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.46

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