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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.56, 12,285.88 and 6,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.56, 12,285.88 and 6,634.44 is: 9,931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.56 : 12,285.88 = 6,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.56/12,285.88 = 6,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.56x = 12,285.88 × 6,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.56x = 81,509,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,509,917.12/8,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.08

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