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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.02, 12,317.68 and 6,578.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.02, 12,317.68 and 6,578.83 is: 9,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.02 : 12,317.68 = 6,578.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.02/12,317.68 = 6,578.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.02x = 12,317.68 × 6,578.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.02x = 81,035,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,035,922.71/8,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,846.38

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