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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.08, 11,685.21 and 6,793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.08, 11,685.21 and 6,793.67 is: 9,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.08 : 11,685.21 = 6,793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.08/11,685.21 = 6,793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.08x = 11,685.21 × 6,793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.08x = 79,385,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385,460.62/8,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.21

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