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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,871.80, 11,807.70 and 6,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,871.80, 11,807.70 and 6,122.20 is: 9,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,871.80 : 11,807.70 = 6,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,871.80/11,807.70 = 6,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,871.80x = 11,807.70 × 6,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,871.80x = 72,289,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,289,100.94/7,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.30

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