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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.04, 12,236.28 and 6,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.04, 12,236.28 and 6,596.20 is: 9,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.04 : 12,236.28 = 6,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.04/12,236.28 = 6,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.04x = 12,236.28 × 6,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.04x = 80,712,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,712,950.14/8,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.24

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