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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.08, 12,495.97 and 6,965.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.08, 12,495.97 and 6,965.19 is: 10,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.08 : 12,495.97 = 6,965.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.08/12,495.97 = 6,965.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.08x = 12,495.97 × 6,965.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.08x = 87,036,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,036,813.99/8,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.73

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