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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.10, 12,748.65 and 6,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.10, 12,748.65 and 6,555.10 is: 9,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.10 : 12,748.65 = 6,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.10/12,748.65 = 6,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.10x = 12,748.65 × 6,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.10x = 83,568,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,568,675.62/8,499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.65

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