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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.32, 11,310.72 and 6,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.32, 11,310.72 and 6,211.20 is: 8,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.32 : 11,310.72 = 6,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.32/11,310.72 = 6,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.32x = 11,310.72 × 6,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.32x = 70,253,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,253,144.06/8,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.12

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