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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.14, 12,588.31 and 6,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.14, 12,588.31 and 6,177.87 is: 9,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.14 : 12,588.31 = 6,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.14/12,588.31 = 6,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.14x = 12,588.31 × 6,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.14x = 77,768,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,768,950.42/8,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.75

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