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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.82, 12,352.83 and 6,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.82, 12,352.83 and 6,867.01 is: 10,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.82 : 12,352.83 = 6,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.82/12,352.83 = 6,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.82x = 12,352.83 × 6,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.82x = 84,827,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,827,007.14/8,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.52

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