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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.80, 12,282.60 and 6,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.80, 12,282.60 and 6,334.40 is: 9,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.80 : 12,282.60 = 6,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.80/12,282.60 = 6,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.80x = 12,282.60 × 6,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.80x = 77,802,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,802,901.44/8,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.75

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