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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.69, 13,001.77 and 8,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.69, 13,001.77 and 8,245.73 is: 12,348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.69 : 13,001.77 = 8,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.69/13,001.77 = 8,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.69x = 13,001.77 × 8,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.69x = 107,209,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,209,084.94/8,681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.87

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