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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.13, 12,217.03 and 6,726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.13, 12,217.03 and 6,726.04 is: 9,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.13 : 12,217.03 = 6,726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.13/12,217.03 = 6,726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.13x = 12,217.03 × 6,726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.13x = 82,172,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,172,185.10/8,850.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.86

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