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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.55, 12,527.31 and 6,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.55, 12,527.31 and 6,699.96 is: 10,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.55 : 12,527.31 = 6,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.55/12,527.31 = 6,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.55x = 12,527.31 × 6,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.55x = 83,932,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932,475.91/8,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.93

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