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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.24, 11,334.60 and 6,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.24, 11,334.60 and 6,626.16 is: 9,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.24 : 11,334.60 = 6,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.24/11,334.60 = 6,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.24x = 11,334.60 × 6,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.24x = 75,104,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,104,873.14/8,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.58

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