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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,203.60, 12,292.80 and 6,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,203.60, 12,292.80 and 6,113.80 is: 9,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,203.60 : 12,292.80 = 6,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,203.60/12,292.80 = 6,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,203.60x = 12,292.80 × 6,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,203.60x = 75,155,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155,720.64/8,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.31

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