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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.80, 12,822.90 and 6,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.80, 12,822.90 and 6,244.60 is: 9,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.80 : 12,822.90 = 6,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.80/12,822.90 = 6,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.80x = 12,822.90 × 6,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.80x = 80,073,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,073,881.34/8,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.02

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