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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.10, 13,167.81 and 6,185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.10, 13,167.81 and 6,185.10 is: 9,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.10 : 13,167.81 = 6,185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.10/13,167.81 = 6,185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.10x = 13,167.81 × 6,185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.10x = 81,444,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,444,221.63/8,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.17

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