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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.68, 12,922.38 and 6,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.68, 12,922.38 and 6,022.92 is: 9,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.68 : 12,922.38 = 6,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.68/12,922.38 = 6,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.68x = 12,922.38 × 6,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.68x = 77,830,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,830,460.95/8,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.34

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