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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.69, 12,519.45 and 6,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.69, 12,519.45 and 6,969.74 is: 10,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.69 : 12,519.45 = 6,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.69/12,519.45 = 6,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.69x = 12,519.45 × 6,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.69x = 87,257,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,257,248.85/8,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.36

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