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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.80, 12,266.40 and 5,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.80, 12,266.40 and 5,873.60 is: 8,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.80 : 12,266.40 = 5,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.80/12,266.40 = 5,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.80x = 12,266.40 × 5,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.80x = 72,047,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,047,927.04/8,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.65

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