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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.76, 12,369.87 and 6,603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.76, 12,369.87 and 6,603.09 is: 9,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.76 : 12,369.87 = 6,603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.76/12,369.87 = 6,603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.76x = 12,369.87 × 6,603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.76x = 81,679,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,679,364.90/8,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.08

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