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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.60, 12,191.40 and 6,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.60, 12,191.40 and 6,183.60 is: 9,275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.60 : 12,191.40 = 6,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.60/12,191.40 = 6,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.60x = 12,191.40 × 6,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.60x = 75,386,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,386,741.04/8,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.40

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