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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.83, 12,448.21 and 6,834.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.83, 12,448.21 and 6,834.89 is: 10,252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.83 : 12,448.21 = 6,834.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.83/12,448.21 = 6,834.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.83x = 12,448.21 × 6,834.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.83x = 85,082,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,082,146.05/8,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.31

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