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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.63, 12,441.92 and 6,830.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.63, 12,441.92 and 6,830.69 is: 10,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.63 : 12,441.92 = 6,830.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.63/12,441.92 = 6,830.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.63x = 12,441.92 × 6,830.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.63x = 84,986,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,986,895.48/8,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.02

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