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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.40, 12,763.56 and 6,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.40, 12,763.56 and 6,961.52 is: 10,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.40 : 12,763.56 = 6,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.40/12,763.56 = 6,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.40x = 12,763.56 × 6,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.40x = 88,853,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,853,778.21/8,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.21

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