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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.28, 12,238.16 and 6,696.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.28, 12,238.16 and 6,696.48 is: 10,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.28 : 12,238.16 = 6,696.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.28/12,238.16 = 6,696.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.28x = 12,238.16 × 6,696.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.28x = 81,952,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952,593.68/8,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.80

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