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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.83, 12,043.82 and 6,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.83, 12,043.82 and 6,675.89 is: 9,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.83 : 12,043.82 = 6,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.83/12,043.82 = 6,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.83x = 12,043.82 × 6,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.83x = 80,403,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,403,123.90/8,723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.50

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