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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.87, 12,931.07 and 6,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.87, 12,931.07 and 6,795.51 is: 10,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.87 : 12,931.07 = 6,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.87/12,931.07 = 6,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.87x = 12,931.07 × 6,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.87x = 87,873,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,873,181.52/8,622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.71

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