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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.80, 12,556.20 and 8,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.80, 12,556.20 and 8,176.40 is: 12,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.80 : 12,556.20 = 8,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.80/12,556.20 = 8,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.80x = 12,556.20 × 8,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.80x = 102,664,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,664,513.68/8,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.60

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