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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.60, 12,248.40 and 6,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.60, 12,248.40 and 6,898.40 is: 10,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.60 : 12,248.40 = 6,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.60/12,248.40 = 6,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.60x = 12,248.40 × 6,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.60x = 84,494,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,494,362.56/8,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.60

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