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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.22, 12,627.19 and 6,853.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.22, 12,627.19 and 6,853.51 is: 10,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.22 : 12,627.19 = 6,853.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.22/12,627.19 = 6,853.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.22x = 12,627.19 × 6,853.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.22x = 86,540,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,540,597.29/8,417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.38

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