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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.16, 12,478.14 and 6,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.16, 12,478.14 and 6,767.34 is: 10,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.16 : 12,478.14 = 6,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.16/12,478.14 = 6,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.16x = 12,478.14 × 6,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.16x = 84,443,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443,815.95/8,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.42

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