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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.44, 12,162.18 and 6,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.44, 12,162.18 and 6,882.80 is: 10,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.44 : 12,162.18 = 6,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.44/12,162.18 = 6,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.44x = 12,162.18 × 6,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.44x = 83,709,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,709,852.50/8,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.34

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