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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.49, 11,560.59 and 6,708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.49, 11,560.59 and 6,708.51 is: 9,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.49 : 11,560.59 = 6,708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.49/11,560.59 = 6,708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.49x = 11,560.59 × 6,708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.49x = 77,554,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,554,333.62/8,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.68

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