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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.18, 12,496.84 and 6,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.18, 12,496.84 and 6,141.80 is: 9,217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.18 : 12,496.84 = 6,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.18/12,496.84 = 6,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.18x = 12,496.84 × 6,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.18x = 76,753,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,753,091.91/8,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.18

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