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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.46, 12,587.28 and 6,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.46, 12,587.28 and 6,177.18 is: 9,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.46 : 12,587.28 = 6,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.46/12,587.28 = 6,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.46x = 12,587.28 × 6,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.46x = 77,753,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,753,894.27/8,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.71

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