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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.40, 12,323.70 and 6,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.40, 12,323.70 and 6,756.60 is: 10,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.40 : 12,323.70 = 6,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.40/12,323.70 = 6,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.40x = 12,323.70 × 6,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.40x = 83,266,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266,311.42/8,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.07

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