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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.10, 13,807.80 and 8,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.10, 13,807.80 and 8,340.30 is: 12,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.10 : 13,807.80 = 8,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.10/13,807.80 = 8,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.10x = 13,807.80 × 8,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.10x = 115,161,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,161,194.34/9,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.01

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