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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.44, 12,275.55 and 6,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.44, 12,275.55 and 6,625.80 is: 9,918.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.44 : 12,275.55 = 6,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.44/12,275.55 = 6,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.44x = 12,275.55 × 6,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.44x = 81,335,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,335,339.19/8,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,918.41

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