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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.40, 12,266.10 and 6,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.40, 12,266.10 and 6,865.20 is: 10,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.40 : 12,266.10 = 6,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.40/12,266.10 = 6,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.40x = 12,266.10 × 6,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.40x = 84,209,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,209,229.72/8,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.80

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