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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.40, 11,534.81 and 6,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.40, 11,534.81 and 6,683.74 is: 9,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.40 : 11,534.81 = 6,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.40/11,534.81 = 6,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.40x = 11,534.81 × 6,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.40x = 77,095,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,095,608.73/8,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.56

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