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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847, 12,222.27 and 6,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847, 12,222.27 and 6,604.98 is: 9,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847 : 12,222.27 = 6,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847/12,222.27 = 6,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847x = 12,222.27 × 6,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847x = 80,727,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727,848.90/8,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.88

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