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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.80, 12,243.40 and 6,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.80, 12,243.40 and 6,865.20 is: 10,287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.80 : 12,243.40 = 6,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.80/12,243.40 = 6,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.80x = 12,243.40 × 6,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.80x = 84,053,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053,389.68/8,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.05

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