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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.73, 12,400.09 and 6,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.73, 12,400.09 and 6,626.48 is: 9,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.73 : 12,400.09 = 6,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.73/12,400.09 = 6,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.73x = 12,400.09 × 6,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.73x = 82,168,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168,869.82/8,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.71

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