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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.60, 12,330.90 and 6,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.60, 12,330.90 and 6,252.30 is: 9,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.60 : 12,330.90 = 6,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.60/12,330.90 = 6,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.60x = 12,330.90 × 6,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.60x = 77,096,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,096,486.07/8,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.45

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