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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.80, 12,183.60 and 6,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.80, 12,183.60 and 6,268.40 is: 9,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.80 : 12,183.60 = 6,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.80/12,183.60 = 6,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.80x = 12,183.60 × 6,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.80x = 76,371,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,371,678.24/8,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.73

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