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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.86, 12,324.74 and 4,061.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.86, 12,324.74 and 4,061.99 is: 6,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.86 : 12,324.74 = 4,061.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.86/12,324.74 = 4,061.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.86x = 12,324.74 × 4,061.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.86x = 50,062,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,062,888.70/8,226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.30

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