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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.77, 12,548.76 and 6,165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.77, 12,548.76 and 6,165.17 is: 9,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.77 : 12,548.76 = 6,165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.77/12,548.76 = 6,165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.77x = 12,548.76 × 6,165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.77x = 77,365,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,365,238.69/8,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.00

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