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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.40, 12,261.81 and 6,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.40, 12,261.81 and 6,804.02 is: 10,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.40 : 12,261.81 = 6,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.40/12,261.81 = 6,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.40x = 12,261.81 × 6,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.40x = 83,429,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429,600.48/8,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.97

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