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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.70, 12,463.05 and 6,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.70, 12,463.05 and 6,844.22 is: 10,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.70 : 12,463.05 = 6,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.70/12,463.05 = 6,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.70x = 12,463.05 × 6,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.70x = 85,299,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299,856.07/8,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.33

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