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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.15, 12,553.76 and 6,821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.15, 12,553.76 and 6,821.70 is: 10,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.15 : 12,553.76 = 6,821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.15/12,553.76 = 6,821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.15x = 12,553.76 × 6,821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.15x = 85,637,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,637,984.59/8,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.80

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