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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.60, 12,224.40 and 6,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.60, 12,224.40 and 6,205.60 is: 9,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.60 : 12,224.40 = 6,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.60/12,224.40 = 6,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.60x = 12,224.40 × 6,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.60x = 75,859,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,859,736.64/8,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.40

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