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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.90, 12,176.70 and 6,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.90, 12,176.70 and 6,886.60 is: 10,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.90 : 12,176.70 = 6,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.90/12,176.70 = 6,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.90x = 12,176.70 × 6,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.90x = 83,856,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,856,062.22/8,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.60

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