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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.78, 12,503.16 and 6,694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.78, 12,503.16 and 6,694.38 is: 10,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.78 : 12,503.16 = 6,694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.78/12,503.16 = 6,694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.78x = 12,503.16 × 6,694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.78x = 83,700,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,700,904.24/8,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.93

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