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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.24, 12,313.60 and 6,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.24, 12,313.60 and 6,553.60 is: 9,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.24 : 12,313.60 = 6,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.24/12,313.60 = 6,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.24x = 12,313.60 × 6,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.24x = 80,698,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,698,408.96/8,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,838.58

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