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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.53, 13,005.52 and 6,797.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.53, 13,005.52 and 6,797.67 is: 10,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.53 : 13,005.52 = 6,797.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.53/13,005.52 = 6,797.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.53x = 13,005.52 × 6,797.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.53x = 88,407,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,407,199.15/8,683.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.03

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