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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.40, 12,223.20 and 6,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.40, 12,223.20 and 6,689.60 is: 10,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.40 : 12,223.20 = 6,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.40/12,223.20 = 6,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.40x = 12,223.20 × 6,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.40x = 81,768,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768,318.72/8,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.59

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