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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.56, 12,350.88 and 6,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.56, 12,350.88 and 6,865.76 is: 10,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.56 : 12,350.88 = 6,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.56/12,350.88 = 6,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.56x = 12,350.88 × 6,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.56x = 84,798,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,798,177.87/8,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,286.60

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