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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.68, 13,001.94 and 6,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.68, 13,001.94 and 6,333.08 is: 9,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.68 : 13,001.94 = 6,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.68/13,001.94 = 6,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.68x = 13,001.94 × 6,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.68x = 82,342,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,342,326.18/8,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.52

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