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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.98, 12,190.71 and 6,597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.98, 12,190.71 and 6,597.81 is: 9,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.98 : 12,190.71 = 6,597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.98/12,190.71 = 6,597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.98x = 12,190.71 × 6,597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.98x = 80,431,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,431,988.35/8,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.09

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