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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.89, 12,206.74 and 6,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.89, 12,206.74 and 6,175.56 is: 9,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.89 : 12,206.74 = 6,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.89/12,206.74 = 6,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.89x = 12,206.74 × 6,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.89x = 75,383,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,383,508.77/8,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.28

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