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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.96, 12,538.51 and 6,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.96, 12,538.51 and 6,731.12 is: 10,101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.96 : 12,538.51 = 6,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.96/12,538.51 = 6,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.96x = 12,538.51 × 6,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.96x = 84,398,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,398,215.43/8,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.57

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