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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.61, 13,227.62 and 4,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.61, 13,227.62 and 4,140 is: 6,207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.61 : 13,227.62 = 4,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.61/13,227.62 = 4,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.61x = 13,227.62 × 4,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.61x = 54,762,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762,326.10/8,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.04

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