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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.58, 12,443.34 and 6,831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.58, 12,443.34 and 6,831.64 is: 10,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.58 : 12,443.34 = 6,831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.58/12,443.34 = 6,831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.58x = 12,443.34 × 6,831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.58x = 85,008,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,008,357.06/8,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.43

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