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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.66, 12,731.82 and 6,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.66, 12,731.82 and 6,417.34 is: 9,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.66 : 12,731.82 = 6,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.66/12,731.82 = 6,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.66x = 12,731.82 × 6,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.66x = 81,704,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,704,417.76/8,503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.15

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