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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.03, 12,293.37 and 6,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.03, 12,293.37 and 6,461.17 is: 9,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.03 : 12,293.37 = 6,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.03/12,293.37 = 6,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.03x = 12,293.37 × 6,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.03x = 79,429,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,429,522.71/8,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.59

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