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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.38, 12,363.30 and 6,598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.38, 12,363.30 and 6,598.71 is: 9,919.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.38 : 12,363.30 = 6,598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.38/12,363.30 = 6,598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.38x = 12,363.30 × 6,598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.38x = 81,581,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581,831.34/8,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.51

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