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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.77, 12,339.87 and 6,679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.77, 12,339.87 and 6,679.37 is: 10,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.77 : 12,339.87 = 6,679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.77/12,339.87 = 6,679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.77x = 12,339.87 × 6,679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.77x = 82,422,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,422,563.28/8,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.14

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