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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.22, 12,292.79 and 6,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.22, 12,292.79 and 6,544.04 is: 9,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.22 : 12,292.79 = 6,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.22/12,292.79 = 6,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.22x = 12,292.79 × 6,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.22x = 80,444,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,444,415.29/8,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,816.02

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