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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.15, 12,965.52 and 6,697.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.15, 12,965.52 and 6,697.53 is: 10,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.15 : 12,965.52 = 6,697.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.15/12,965.52 = 6,697.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.15x = 12,965.52 × 6,697.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.15x = 86,836,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,836,959.17/8,643.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.91

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