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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.02, 12,162.06 and 6,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.02, 12,162.06 and 6,588 is: 9,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.02 : 12,162.06 = 6,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.02/12,162.06 = 6,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.02x = 12,162.06 × 6,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.02x = 80,123,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,123,651.28/8,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.09

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