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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.60, 12,467.40 and 6,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.60, 12,467.40 and 6,124.60 is: 9,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.60 : 12,467.40 = 6,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.60/12,467.40 = 6,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.60x = 12,467.40 × 6,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.60x = 76,357,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,357,838.04/8,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.90

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