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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.81, 12,281.80 and 6,554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.81, 12,281.80 and 6,554.74 is: 9,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.81 : 12,281.80 = 6,554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.81/12,281.80 = 6,554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.81x = 12,281.80 × 6,554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.81x = 80,504,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,504,005.73/8,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.18

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