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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.02, 12,341.16 and 6,859.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.02, 12,341.16 and 6,859.22 is: 10,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.02 : 12,341.16 = 6,859.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.02/12,341.16 = 6,859.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.02x = 12,341.16 × 6,859.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.02x = 84,650,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,650,731.50/8,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.86

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