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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.96, 12,592.53 and 6,180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.96, 12,592.53 and 6,180.69 is: 9,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.96 : 12,592.53 = 6,180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.96/12,592.53 = 6,180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.96x = 12,592.53 × 6,180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.96x = 77,830,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,830,524.25/8,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.97

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