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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.63, 12,368.18 and 6,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.63, 12,368.18 and 6,601.96 is: 9,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.63 : 12,368.18 = 6,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.63/12,368.18 = 6,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.63x = 12,368.18 × 6,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.63x = 81,654,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,654,196.62/8,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.39

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