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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.88, 12,545.82 and 6,796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.88, 12,545.82 and 6,796.44 is: 10,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.88 : 12,545.82 = 6,796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.88/12,545.82 = 6,796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.88x = 12,545.82 × 6,796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.88x = 85,266,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,266,912.88/8,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.66

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