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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.27, 12,535.98 and 6,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.27, 12,535.98 and 6,729.43 is: 10,099.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.27 : 12,535.98 = 6,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.27/12,535.98 = 6,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.27x = 12,535.98 × 6,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.27x = 84,359,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359,999.89/8,353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.04

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