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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.45, 12,329.07 and 6,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.45, 12,329.07 and 6,842.64 is: 10,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.45 : 12,329.07 = 6,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.45/12,329.07 = 6,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.45x = 12,329.07 × 6,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.45x = 84,363,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,363,387.54/8,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.62

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