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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.20, 12,281.70 and 6,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.20, 12,281.70 and 6,459.80 is: 9,672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.20 : 12,281.70 = 6,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.20/12,281.70 = 6,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.20x = 12,281.70 × 6,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.20x = 79,337,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,337,325.66/8,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,672.69

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