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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.57, 12,199.92 and 6,712.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.57, 12,199.92 and 6,712.21 is: 9,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.57 : 12,199.92 = 6,712.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.57/12,199.92 = 6,712.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.57x = 12,199.92 × 6,712.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.57x = 81,888,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,888,425.02/8,836.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.99

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