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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.23, 12,523.83 and 6,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.23, 12,523.83 and 6,697.64 is: 10,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.23 : 12,523.83 = 6,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.23/12,523.83 = 6,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.23x = 12,523.83 × 6,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.23x = 83,880,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,880,104.76/8,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.45

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