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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.70, 12,166.65 and 6,648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.70, 12,166.65 and 6,648.30 is: 9,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.70 : 12,166.65 = 6,648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.70/12,166.65 = 6,648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.70x = 12,166.65 × 6,648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.70x = 80,887,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,887,539.20/8,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.71

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