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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.70, 12,222.21 and 6,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.70, 12,222.21 and 6,727.74 is: 9,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.70 : 12,222.21 = 6,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.70/12,222.21 = 6,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.70x = 12,222.21 × 6,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.70x = 82,227,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,227,851.11/8,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.30

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