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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.02, 12,420.23 and 6,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.02, 12,420.23 and 6,884.40 is: 10,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.02 : 12,420.23 = 6,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.02/12,420.23 = 6,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.02x = 12,420.23 × 6,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.02x = 85,505,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,505,831.41/8,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.52

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