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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.10, 12,237.30 and 6,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.10, 12,237.30 and 6,303.30 is: 9,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.10 : 12,237.30 = 6,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.10/12,237.30 = 6,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.10x = 12,237.30 × 6,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.10x = 77,135,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,135,373.09/8,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.35

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