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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.80, 12,206.40 and 6,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.80, 12,206.40 and 6,966.40 is: 10,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.80 : 12,206.40 = 6,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.80/12,206.40 = 6,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.80x = 12,206.40 × 6,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.80x = 85,034,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034,664.96/8,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.77

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