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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.07, 12,187.84 and 6,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.07, 12,187.84 and 6,180.23 is: 8,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.07 : 12,187.84 = 6,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.07/12,187.84 = 6,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.07x = 12,187.84 × 6,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.07x = 75,323,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,323,623.50/8,841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.74

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