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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.60, 13,149.90 and 6,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.60, 13,149.90 and 6,822.60 is: 10,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.60 : 13,149.90 = 6,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.60/13,149.90 = 6,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.60x = 13,149.90 × 6,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.60x = 89,716,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,716,507.74/8,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.90

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