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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.03, 12,327.66 and 6,850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.03, 12,327.66 and 6,850.22 is: 10,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.03 : 12,327.66 = 6,850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.03/12,327.66 = 6,850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.03x = 12,327.66 × 6,850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.03x = 84,447,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,447,121.45/8,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.35

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