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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.80, 12,346.20 and 6,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.80, 12,346.20 and 6,286.80 is: 9,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.80 : 12,346.20 = 6,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.80/12,346.20 = 6,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.80x = 12,346.20 × 6,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.80x = 77,618,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,618,090.16/8,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.20

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