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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.36, 12,828.53 and 6,227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.36, 12,828.53 and 6,227.16 is: 9,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.36 : 12,828.53 = 6,227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.36/12,828.53 = 6,227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.36x = 12,828.53 × 6,227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.36x = 79,885,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885,292.37/8,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.73

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