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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,136.30, 12,204.45 and 6,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,136.30, 12,204.45 and 6,192.30 is: 9,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,136.30 : 12,204.45 = 6,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,136.30/12,204.45 = 6,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,136.30x = 12,204.45 × 6,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,136.30x = 75,573,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573,615.74/8,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.45

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