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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.67, 12,989.83 and 6,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.67, 12,989.83 and 6,932.10 is: 10,369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.67 : 12,989.83 = 6,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.67/12,989.83 = 6,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.67x = 12,989.83 × 6,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.67x = 90,046,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,046,771.85/8,683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.66

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