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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.80, 12,173.70 and 6,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.80, 12,173.70 and 6,366.20 is: 9,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.80 : 12,173.70 = 6,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.80/12,173.70 = 6,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.80x = 12,173.70 × 6,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.80x = 77,500,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,500,208.94/8,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.30

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