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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.60, 12,581.44 and 6,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.60, 12,581.44 and 6,759.72 is: 10,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.60 : 12,581.44 = 6,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.60/12,581.44 = 6,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.60x = 12,581.44 × 6,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.60x = 85,047,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,047,011.60/8,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.45

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