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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.52, 12,539.34 and 6,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.52, 12,539.34 and 6,985.80 is: 10,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.52 : 12,539.34 = 6,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.52/12,539.34 = 6,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.52x = 12,539.34 × 6,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.52x = 87,597,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,597,321.37/8,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.48

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