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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.23, 12,257.01 and 6,798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.23, 12,257.01 and 6,798.16 is: 10,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.23 : 12,257.01 = 6,798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.23/12,257.01 = 6,798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.23x = 12,257.01 × 6,798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.23x = 83,325,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,325,130.42/8,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.12

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