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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.16, 12,083.82 and 6,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.16, 12,083.82 and 6,759.24 is: 9,331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.16 : 12,083.82 = 6,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.16/12,083.82 = 6,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.16x = 12,083.82 × 6,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.16x = 81,677,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677,439.50/8,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.19

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