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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.70, 12,987.45 and 6,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.70, 12,987.45 and 6,944.70 is: 10,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.70 : 12,987.45 = 6,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.70/12,987.45 = 6,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.70x = 12,987.45 × 6,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.70x = 90,193,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,193,944.02/8,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.75

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