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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.24, 13,221.36 and 6,844.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.24, 13,221.36 and 6,844.62 is: 10,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.24 : 13,221.36 = 6,844.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.24/13,221.36 = 6,844.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.24x = 13,221.36 × 6,844.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.24x = 90,495,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495,185.08/8,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.97

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