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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.74, 12,373.26 and 6,620.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.74, 12,373.26 and 6,620.89 is: 9,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.74 : 12,373.26 = 6,620.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.74/12,373.26 = 6,620.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.74x = 12,373.26 × 6,620.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.74x = 81,921,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,921,960.84/8,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,936.27

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