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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.72, 12,471.14 and 6,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.72, 12,471.14 and 6,851.24 is: 10,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.72 : 12,471.14 = 6,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.72/12,471.14 = 6,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.72x = 12,471.14 × 6,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.72x = 85,442,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,442,773.21/8,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.85

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