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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.92, 11,287.44 and 6,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.92, 11,287.44 and 6,188.04 is: 8,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.92 : 11,287.44 = 6,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.92/11,287.44 = 6,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.92x = 11,287.44 × 6,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.92x = 69,847,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,847,130.22/8,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.99

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