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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.23, 12,235.94 and 6,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.23, 12,235.94 and 6,913.44 is: 10,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.23 : 12,235.94 = 6,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.23/12,235.94 = 6,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.23x = 12,235.94 × 6,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.23x = 84,592,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,592,402.47/8,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.27

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