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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.60, 12,277.80 and 6,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.60, 12,277.80 and 6,103.80 is: 9,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.60 : 12,277.80 = 6,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.60/12,277.80 = 6,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.60x = 12,277.80 × 6,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.60x = 74,941,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941,235.64/8,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.31

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