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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.57, 13,357.71 and 6,723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.57, 13,357.71 and 6,723.63 is: 10,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.57 : 13,357.71 = 6,723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.57/13,357.71 = 6,723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.57x = 13,357.71 × 6,723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.57x = 89,812,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,812,299.69/8,921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.88

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