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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.63, 12,366.71 and 6,600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.63, 12,366.71 and 6,600.99 is: 9,922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.63 : 12,366.71 = 6,600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.63/12,366.71 = 6,600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.63x = 12,366.71 × 6,600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.63x = 81,632,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,632,496.04/8,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.96

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