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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.60, 12,231.90 and 6,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.60, 12,231.90 and 6,502.20 is: 9,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.60 : 12,231.90 = 6,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.60/12,231.90 = 6,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.60x = 12,231.90 × 6,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.60x = 79,534,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,534,260.18/8,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.30

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