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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.31, 12,309.47 and 6,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.31, 12,309.47 and 6,555.12 is: 9,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.31 : 12,309.47 = 6,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.31/12,309.47 = 6,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.31x = 12,309.47 × 6,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.31x = 80,690,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,690,066.37/8,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.69

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