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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.48, 12,227.04 and 6,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.48, 12,227.04 and 6,072.08 is: 9,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.48 : 12,227.04 = 6,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.48/12,227.04 = 6,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.48x = 12,227.04 × 6,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.48x = 74,243,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243,565.04/8,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.14

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