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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.40, 12,252.81 and 6,798.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.40, 12,252.81 and 6,798.02 is: 10,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.40 : 12,252.81 = 6,798.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.40/12,252.81 = 6,798.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.40x = 12,252.81 × 6,798.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.40x = 83,294,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,294,847.44/8,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.97

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