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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.70, 12,168.15 and 6,649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.70, 12,168.15 and 6,649.30 is: 9,973.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.70 : 12,168.15 = 6,649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.70/12,168.15 = 6,649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.70x = 12,168.15 × 6,649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.70x = 80,909,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,909,679.80/8,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.21

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