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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.92, 12,540.63 and 6,155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.92, 12,540.63 and 6,155.17 is: 9,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.92 : 12,540.63 = 6,155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.92/12,540.63 = 6,155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.92x = 12,540.63 × 6,155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.92x = 77,189,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,189,646.85/8,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.58

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