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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.41, 12,232.52 and 6,612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.41, 12,232.52 and 6,612.41 is: 9,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.41 : 12,232.52 = 6,612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.41/12,232.52 = 6,612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.41x = 12,232.52 × 6,612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.41x = 80,886,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,886,343.35/8,854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.15

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