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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.13, 12,015.97 and 6,720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.13, 12,015.97 and 6,720.53 is: 9,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.13 : 12,015.97 = 6,720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.13/12,015.97 = 6,720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.13x = 12,015.97 × 6,720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.13x = 80,753,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753,609.98/8,713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.04

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