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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.68, 12,448.44 and 6,722.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.68, 12,448.44 and 6,722.58 is: 10,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.68 : 12,448.44 = 6,722.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.68/12,448.44 = 6,722.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.68x = 12,448.44 × 6,722.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.68x = 83,685,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,685,633.78/8,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.65

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