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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.10, 12,170.39 and 6,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.10, 12,170.39 and 6,277.73 is: 9,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.10 : 12,170.39 = 6,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.10/12,170.39 = 6,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.10x = 12,170.39 × 6,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.10x = 76,402,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,402,330.17/8,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.73

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