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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.70, 12,175.65 and 6,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.70, 12,175.65 and 6,654.30 is: 9,980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.70 : 12,175.65 = 6,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.70/12,175.65 = 6,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.70x = 12,175.65 × 6,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.70x = 81,020,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,020,427.80/8,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,980.71

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