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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.70, 12,823.05 and 6,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.70, 12,823.05 and 6,820.70 is: 10,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.70 : 12,823.05 = 6,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.70/12,823.05 = 6,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.70x = 12,823.05 × 6,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.70x = 87,462,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462,177.14/8,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.05

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