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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.11, 12,610.52 and 6,855.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.11, 12,610.52 and 6,855.67 is: 10,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.11 : 12,610.52 = 6,855.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.11/12,610.52 = 6,855.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.11x = 12,610.52 × 6,855.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.11x = 86,453,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,453,570.84/8,422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.07

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