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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.28, 12,539.91 and 6,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.28, 12,539.91 and 6,718.88 is: 10,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.28 : 12,539.91 = 6,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.28/12,539.91 = 6,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.28x = 12,539.91 × 6,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.28x = 84,254,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,150.50/8,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.67

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