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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.88, 12,365.58 and 6,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.88, 12,365.58 and 6,600.24 is: 9,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.88 : 12,365.58 = 6,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.88/12,365.58 = 6,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.88x = 12,365.58 × 6,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.88x = 81,615,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,615,795.74/8,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.83

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