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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.18, 13,226.30 and 6,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.18, 13,226.30 and 6,040.40 is: 9,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.18 : 13,226.30 = 6,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.18/13,226.30 = 6,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.18x = 13,226.30 × 6,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.18x = 79,892,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,892,112.32/8,822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.83

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