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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.28, 12,567.50 and 6,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.28, 12,567.50 and 6,177.64 is: 9,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.28 : 12,567.50 = 6,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.28/12,567.50 = 6,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.28x = 12,567.50 × 6,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.28x = 77,637,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,637,490.70/8,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.68

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