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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.65, 12,549.28 and 6,800.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.65, 12,549.28 and 6,800.78 is: 10,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.65 : 12,549.28 = 6,800.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.65/12,549.28 = 6,800.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.65x = 12,549.28 × 6,800.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.65x = 85,344,906.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344,906.81/8,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.04

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