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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.80, 12,255.90 and 6,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.80, 12,255.90 and 6,999.40 is: 10,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.80 : 12,255.90 = 6,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.80/12,255.90 = 6,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.80x = 12,255.90 × 6,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.80x = 85,783,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,783,946.46/8,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.27

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