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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.54, 12,325.41 and 6,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.54, 12,325.41 and 6,848.73 is: 10,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.54 : 12,325.41 = 6,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.54/12,325.41 = 6,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.54x = 12,325.41 × 6,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.54x = 84,413,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,413,405.23/8,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.11

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