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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.94, 13,007.78 and 6,711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.94, 13,007.78 and 6,711.39 is: 10,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.94 : 13,007.78 = 6,711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.94/13,007.78 = 6,711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.94x = 13,007.78 × 6,711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.94x = 87,300,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,300,251.06/8,680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.55

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