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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.80, 12,965.70 and 6,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.80, 12,965.70 and 6,915.80 is: 10,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.80 : 12,965.70 = 6,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.80/12,965.70 = 6,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.80x = 12,965.70 × 6,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.80x = 89,668,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,668,188.06/8,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.70

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