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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.92, 12,264.48 and 6,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.92, 12,264.48 and 6,715.44 is: 10,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.92 : 12,264.48 = 6,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.92/12,264.48 = 6,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.92x = 12,264.48 × 6,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.92x = 82,361,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,361,379.57/8,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.73

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