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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.02, 12,335.16 and 6,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.02, 12,335.16 and 6,855.22 is: 10,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.02 : 12,335.16 = 6,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.02/12,335.16 = 6,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.02x = 12,335.16 × 6,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.02x = 84,560,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,560,235.54/8,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.86

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