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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.60, 12,170.40 and 6,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.60, 12,170.40 and 6,145.30 is: 9,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.60 : 12,170.40 = 6,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.60/12,170.40 = 6,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.60x = 12,170.40 × 6,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.60x = 74,790,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,790,759.12/8,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.95

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