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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.61, 12,300.78 and 6,823.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.61, 12,300.78 and 6,823.69 is: 10,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.61 : 12,300.78 = 6,823.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.61/12,300.78 = 6,823.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.61x = 12,300.78 × 6,823.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.61x = 83,936,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936,709.48/8,193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.17

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