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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.53, 11,508.18 and 6,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.53, 11,508.18 and 6,849.70 is: 9,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.53 : 11,508.18 = 6,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.53/11,508.18 = 6,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.53x = 11,508.18 × 6,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.53x = 78,827,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,827,526.09/8,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.83

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