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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.79, 12,454.21 and 6,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.79, 12,454.21 and 6,853.90 is: 10,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.79 : 12,454.21 = 6,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.79/12,454.21 = 6,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.79x = 12,454.21 × 6,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.79x = 85,359,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,359,909.92/8,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.27

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