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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.20, 12,661.80 and 6,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.20, 12,661.80 and 6,254.20 is: 9,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.20 : 12,661.80 = 6,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.20/12,661.80 = 6,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.20x = 12,661.80 × 6,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.20x = 79,189,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189,429.56/8,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.30

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