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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.68, 12,700.08 and 6,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.68, 12,700.08 and 6,412.80 is: 8,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.68 : 12,700.08 = 6,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.68/12,700.08 = 6,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.68x = 12,700.08 × 6,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.68x = 81,443,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443,073.02/9,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.05

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