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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.35, 12,222.73 and 6,733.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.35, 12,222.73 and 6,733.31 is: 9,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.35 : 12,222.73 = 6,733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.35/12,222.73 = 6,733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.35x = 12,222.73 × 6,733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.35x = 82,299,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,299,396.47/8,858.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.61

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