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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.36, 12,254.88 and 6,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.36, 12,254.88 and 6,791.52 is: 10,173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.36 : 12,254.88 = 6,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.36/12,254.88 = 6,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.36x = 12,254.88 × 6,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.36x = 83,229,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,229,262.62/8,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.04

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