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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.24, 12,262.35 and 6,711.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.24, 12,262.35 and 6,711.03 is: 10,051.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.24 : 12,262.35 = 6,711.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.24/12,262.35 = 6,711.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.24x = 12,262.35 × 6,711.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.24x = 82,292,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,292,998.72/8,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.37

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