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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.70, 12,316.05 and 6,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.70, 12,316.05 and 6,145.20 is: 9,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.70 : 12,316.05 = 6,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.70/12,316.05 = 6,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.70x = 12,316.05 × 6,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.70x = 75,684,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,684,590.46/8,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.80

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