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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.60, 12,237.30 and 6,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.60, 12,237.30 and 6,076.80 is: 9,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.60 : 12,237.30 = 6,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.60/12,237.30 = 6,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.60x = 12,237.30 × 6,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.60x = 74,363,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,363,624.64/8,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.82

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