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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.51, 12,239.40 and 6,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.51, 12,239.40 and 6,626.49 is: 9,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.51 : 12,239.40 = 6,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.51/12,239.40 = 6,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.51x = 12,239.40 × 6,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.51x = 81,104,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,104,261.71/8,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.20

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