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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.20, 12,457.80 and 6,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.20, 12,457.80 and 6,840.72 is: 10,261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.20 : 12,457.80 = 6,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.20/12,457.80 = 6,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.20x = 12,457.80 × 6,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.20x = 85,220,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,220,321.62/8,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.08

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