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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.86, 12,233.97 and 6,931.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.86, 12,233.97 and 6,931.86 is: 10,397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.86 : 12,233.97 = 6,931.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.86/12,233.97 = 6,931.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.86x = 12,233.97 × 6,931.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.86x = 84,804,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804,167.28/8,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.94

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