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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.80, 11,285.87 and 6,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.80, 11,285.87 and 6,927.30 is: 9,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.80 : 11,285.87 = 6,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.80/11,285.87 = 6,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.80x = 11,285.87 × 6,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.80x = 78,180,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,180,572.61/8,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.26

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