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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.35, 12,454.09 and 6,839.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.35, 12,454.09 and 6,839.87 is: 10,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.35 : 12,454.09 = 6,839.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.35/12,454.09 = 6,839.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.35x = 12,454.09 × 6,839.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.35x = 85,184,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,184,277.20/8,304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.80

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