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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.42, 12,229.68 and 6,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.42, 12,229.68 and 6,627.52 is: 9,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.42 : 12,229.68 = 6,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.42/12,229.68 = 6,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.42x = 12,229.68 × 6,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.42x = 81,052,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,052,448.79/8,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.42

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