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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.62, 12,183.91 and 6,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.62, 12,183.91 and 6,646.40 is: 9,969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.62 : 12,183.91 = 6,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.62/12,183.91 = 6,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.62x = 12,183.91 × 6,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.62x = 80,979,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,979,061.89/8,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.57

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