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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.04, 12,228.60 and 6,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.04, 12,228.60 and 6,210.96 is: 9,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.04 : 12,228.60 = 6,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.04/12,228.60 = 6,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.04x = 12,228.60 × 6,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.04x = 75,951,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,951,345.46/8,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.58

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