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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.68, 12,311.49 and 6,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.68, 12,311.49 and 6,651.51 is: 9,956.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.68 : 12,311.49 = 6,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.68/12,311.49 = 6,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.68x = 12,311.49 × 6,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.68x = 81,889,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,889,998.85/8,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.62

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