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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.40, 12,365.10 and 6,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.40, 12,365.10 and 6,803.40 is: 10,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.40 : 12,365.10 = 6,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.40/12,365.10 = 6,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.40x = 12,365.10 × 6,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.40x = 84,124,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,124,721.34/8,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.10

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