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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.80, 12,212.70 and 6,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.80, 12,212.70 and 6,845.80 is: 10,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.80 : 12,212.70 = 6,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.80/12,212.70 = 6,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.80x = 12,212.70 × 6,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.80x = 83,605,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,701.66/8,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.70

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