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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.60, 12,252.30 and 6,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.60, 12,252.30 and 6,086.80 is: 9,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.60 : 12,252.30 = 6,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.60/12,252.30 = 6,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.60x = 12,252.30 × 6,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.60x = 74,577,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,577,299.64/8,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.82

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