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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.13, 12,162.35 and 6,926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.13, 12,162.35 and 6,926.81 is: 9,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.13 : 12,162.35 = 6,926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.13/12,162.35 = 6,926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.13x = 12,162.35 × 6,926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.13x = 84,246,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,246,192.16/8,821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.50

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