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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.59, 13,222.80 and 6,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.59, 13,222.80 and 6,196.50 is: 9,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.59 : 13,222.80 = 6,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.59/13,222.80 = 6,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.59x = 13,222.80 × 6,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.59x = 81,935,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,935,080.20/8,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.86

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