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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.40, 12,246.60 and 6,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.40, 12,246.60 and 6,220.40 is: 9,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.40 : 12,246.60 = 6,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.40/12,246.60 = 6,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.40x = 12,246.60 × 6,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.40x = 76,178,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,178,750.64/8,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.60

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