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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.32, 12,200.88 and 6,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.32, 12,200.88 and 6,623.28 is: 9,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.32 : 12,200.88 = 6,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.32/12,200.88 = 6,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.32x = 12,200.88 × 6,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.32x = 80,809,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,809,844.49/8,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.19

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