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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.80, 12,217.08 and 6,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.80, 12,217.08 and 6,296.40 is: 9,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.80 : 12,217.08 = 6,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.80/12,217.08 = 6,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.80x = 12,217.08 × 6,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.80x = 76,923,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,923,622.51/8,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.15

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