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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.03, 12,743.73 and 6,944.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.03, 12,743.73 and 6,944.58 is: 10,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.03 : 12,743.73 = 6,944.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.03/12,743.73 = 6,944.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.03x = 12,743.73 × 6,944.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.03x = 88,499,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,499,852.48/8,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.25

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