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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274, 12,410.90 and 6,810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274, 12,410.90 and 6,810.06 is: 10,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274 : 12,410.90 = 6,810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274/12,410.90 = 6,810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274x = 12,410.90 × 6,810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274x = 84,518,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,518,973.65/8,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.01

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