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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.60, 12,168.88 and 6,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.60, 12,168.88 and 6,266.40 is: 9,399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.60 : 12,168.88 = 6,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.60/12,168.88 = 6,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.60x = 12,168.88 × 6,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.60x = 76,255,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,255,069.63/8,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.58

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