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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.58, 12,696.98 and 6,801.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.58, 12,696.98 and 6,801.63 is: 10,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.58 : 12,696.98 = 6,801.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.58/12,696.98 = 6,801.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.58x = 12,696.98 × 6,801.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.58x = 86,360,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,360,133.30/8,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.08

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