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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.60, 12,297.30 and 6,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.60, 12,297.30 and 6,116.80 is: 9,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.60 : 12,297.30 = 6,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.60/12,297.30 = 6,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.60x = 12,297.30 × 6,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.60x = 75,220,124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,220,124.64/8,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.81

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