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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.60, 12,552.90 and 6,181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.60, 12,552.90 and 6,181.60 is: 9,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.60 : 12,552.90 = 6,181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.60/12,552.90 = 6,181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.60x = 12,552.90 × 6,181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.60x = 77,597,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,597,006.64/8,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.40

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