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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.56, 13,221.63 and 6,611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.56, 13,221.63 and 6,611.22 is: 9,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.56 : 13,221.63 = 6,611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.56/13,221.63 = 6,611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.56x = 13,221.63 × 6,611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.56x = 87,411,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,411,104.69/8,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.30

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