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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,455.80, 12,683.70 and 6,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,455.80, 12,683.70 and 6,706.20 is: 10,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,455.80 : 12,683.70 = 6,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,455.80/12,683.70 = 6,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,455.80x = 12,683.70 × 6,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,455.80x = 85,059,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059,428.94/8,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.30

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