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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.20, 12,931.80 and 6,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.20, 12,931.80 and 6,893.20 is: 10,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.20 : 12,931.80 = 6,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.20/12,931.80 = 6,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.20x = 12,931.80 × 6,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.20x = 89,141,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,141,483.76/8,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.80

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