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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.08, 12,444.09 and 6,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.08, 12,444.09 and 6,832.14 is: 10,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.08 : 12,444.09 = 6,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.08/12,444.09 = 6,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.08x = 12,444.09 × 6,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.08x = 85,019,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,019,765.05/8,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.19

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