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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.35, 12,709.51 and 6,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.35, 12,709.51 and 6,732.32 is: 10,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.35 : 12,709.51 = 6,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.35/12,709.51 = 6,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.35x = 12,709.51 × 6,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.35x = 85,564,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,564,407.98/8,484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.98

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