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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.80, 12,251.70 and 5,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.80, 12,251.70 and 5,964.60 is: 8,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.80 : 12,251.70 = 5,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.80/12,251.70 = 5,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.80x = 12,251.70 × 5,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.80x = 73,076,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,076,489.82/8,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.90

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