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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.10, 12,329.55 and 6,138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.10, 12,329.55 and 6,138.30 is: 9,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.10 : 12,329.55 = 6,138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.10/12,329.55 = 6,138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.10x = 12,329.55 × 6,138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.10x = 75,682,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,682,476.77/8,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.05

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