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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.15, 12,333.85 and 6,854.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.15, 12,333.85 and 6,854.35 is: 10,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.15 : 12,333.85 = 6,854.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.15/12,333.85 = 6,854.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.15x = 12,333.85 × 6,854.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.15x = 84,540,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,540,524.75/8,232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.56

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