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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.97, 12,314.94 and 6,653.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.97, 12,314.94 and 6,653.85 is: 9,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.97 : 12,314.94 = 6,653.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.97/12,314.94 = 6,653.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.97x = 12,314.94 × 6,653.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.97x = 81,941,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,941,692.39/8,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.13

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