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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.40, 12,235.20 and 6,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.40, 12,235.20 and 6,697.60 is: 10,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.40 : 12,235.20 = 6,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.40/12,235.20 = 6,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.40x = 12,235.20 × 6,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.40x = 81,946,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,946,475.52/8,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.59

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