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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.76, 12,339.54 and 6,024.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.76, 12,339.54 and 6,024.78 is: 9,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.76 : 12,339.54 = 6,024.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.76/12,339.54 = 6,024.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.76x = 12,339.54 × 6,024.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.76x = 74,343,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,343,013.80/8,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.13

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