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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.02, 12,323.68 and 6,582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.02, 12,323.68 and 6,582.84 is: 9,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.02 : 12,323.68 = 6,582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.02/12,323.68 = 6,582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.02x = 12,323.68 × 6,582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.02x = 81,124,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,124,813.65/8,234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.39

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