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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.12, 12,499.92 and 6,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.12, 12,499.92 and 6,893.72 is: 10,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.12 : 12,499.92 = 6,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.12/12,499.92 = 6,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.12x = 12,499.92 × 6,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.12x = 86,170,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170,948.50/8,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.20

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