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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.72, 12,683.28 and 6,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.72, 12,683.28 and 6,003.36 is: 8,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.72 : 12,683.28 = 6,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.72/12,683.28 = 6,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.72x = 12,683.28 × 6,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.72x = 76,142,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,142,295.82/8,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.32

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