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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.40, 12,302.70 and 6,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.40, 12,302.70 and 6,742.60 is: 10,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.40 : 12,302.70 = 6,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.40/12,302.70 = 6,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.40x = 12,302.70 × 6,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.40x = 82,952,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,952,185.02/8,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.08

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