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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,239.80, 12,359.70 and 6,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,239.80, 12,359.70 and 6,684.60 is: 10,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,239.80 : 12,359.70 = 6,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,239.80/12,359.70 = 6,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,239.80x = 12,359.70 × 6,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,239.80x = 82,619,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,619,650.62/8,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.90

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