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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.20, 12,323.10 and 6,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.20, 12,323.10 and 6,269.80 is: 9,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.20 : 12,323.10 = 6,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.20/12,323.10 = 6,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.20x = 12,323.10 × 6,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.20x = 77,263,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,263,372.38/8,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.07

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