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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.10, 12,216.15 and 6,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.10, 12,216.15 and 6,175.80 is: 9,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.10 : 12,216.15 = 6,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.10/12,216.15 = 6,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.10x = 12,216.15 × 6,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.10x = 75,444,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,444,499.17/8,144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.70

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