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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.20, 12,327.06 and 6,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.20, 12,327.06 and 6,772.20 is: 10,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.20 : 12,327.06 = 6,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.20/12,327.06 = 6,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.20x = 12,327.06 × 6,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.20x = 83,481,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,481,315.73/8,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.29

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