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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.40, 12,320.70 and 6,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.40, 12,320.70 and 6,754.60 is: 10,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.40 : 12,320.70 = 6,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.40/12,320.70 = 6,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.40x = 12,320.70 × 6,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.40x = 83,221,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221,400.22/8,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.07

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