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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.60, 12,253.80 and 6,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.60, 12,253.80 and 6,087.80 is: 9,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.60 : 12,253.80 = 6,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.60/12,253.80 = 6,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.60x = 12,253.80 × 6,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.60x = 74,598,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598,683.64/8,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.32

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