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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.16, 12,212.40 and 6,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.16, 12,212.40 and 6,852.24 is: 9,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.16 : 12,212.40 = 6,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.16/12,212.40 = 6,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.16x = 12,212.40 × 6,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.16x = 83,682,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,682,295.78/8,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.73

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