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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.76, 12,672.06 and 6,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.76, 12,672.06 and 6,810.28 is: 10,197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.76 : 12,672.06 = 6,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.76/12,672.06 = 6,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.76x = 12,672.06 × 6,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.76x = 86,300,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,300,276.78/8,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.65

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