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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.48, 13,226.77 and 6,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.48, 13,226.77 and 6,040.71 is: 9,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.48 : 13,226.77 = 6,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.48/13,226.77 = 6,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.48x = 13,226.77 × 6,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.48x = 79,899,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,899,066.70/8,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.31

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