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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.20, 12,370.20 and 6,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.20, 12,370.20 and 6,261.90 is: 9,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.20 : 12,370.20 = 6,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.20/12,370.20 = 6,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.20x = 12,370.20 × 6,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.20x = 77,460,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,460,955.38/8,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.80

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