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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.51, 13,032.99 and 6,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.51, 13,032.99 and 6,499.03 is: 9,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.51 : 13,032.99 = 6,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.51/13,032.99 = 6,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.51x = 13,032.99 × 6,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.51x = 84,701,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,701,793.00/8,684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.20

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