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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.92, 12,706.03 and 6,951.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.92, 12,706.03 and 6,951.99 is: 10,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.92 : 12,706.03 = 6,951.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.92/12,706.03 = 6,951.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.92x = 12,706.03 × 6,951.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.92x = 88,332,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332,158.74/8,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.12

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