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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.44, 12,166.47 and 6,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.44, 12,166.47 and 6,695.12 is: 9,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.44 : 12,166.47 = 6,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.44/12,166.47 = 6,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.44x = 12,166.47 × 6,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.44x = 81,456,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456,007.04/8,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.64

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