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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.95, 12,563.24 and 6,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.95, 12,563.24 and 6,810.08 is: 10,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.95 : 12,563.24 = 6,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.95/12,563.24 = 6,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.95x = 12,563.24 × 6,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.95x = 85,556,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,556,666.82/8,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.01

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