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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.64, 12,530.67 and 6,795.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.64, 12,530.67 and 6,795.02 is: 10,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.64 : 12,530.67 = 6,795.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.64/12,530.67 = 6,795.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.64x = 12,530.67 × 6,795.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.64x = 85,146,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,090.61/8,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.73

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