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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.16, 12,560.52 and 6,808.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.16, 12,560.52 and 6,808.29 is: 10,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.16 : 12,560.52 = 6,808.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.16/12,560.52 = 6,808.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.16x = 12,560.52 × 6,808.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.16x = 85,515,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,515,662.71/8,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.29

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