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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.60, 12,238.80 and 6,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.60, 12,238.80 and 6,077.80 is: 9,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.60 : 12,238.80 = 6,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.60/12,238.80 = 6,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.60x = 12,238.80 × 6,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.60x = 74,384,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,384,978.64/8,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.32

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