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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.56, 12,181.52 and 6,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.56, 12,181.52 and 6,477.84 is: 9,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.56 : 12,181.52 = 6,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.56/12,181.52 = 6,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.56x = 12,181.52 × 6,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.56x = 78,909,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,909,937.52/8,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.74

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