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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.98, 12,163.80 and 6,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.98, 12,163.80 and 6,640.88 is: 9,962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.98 : 12,163.80 = 6,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.98/12,163.80 = 6,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.98x = 12,163.80 × 6,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.98x = 80,778,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778,275.33/8,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.81

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