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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.78, 12,533.16 and 6,714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.78, 12,533.16 and 6,714.38 is: 10,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.78 : 12,533.16 = 6,714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.78/12,533.16 = 6,714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.78x = 12,533.16 × 6,714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.78x = 84,152,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,152,398.84/8,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.92

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