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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.90, 12,252.74 and 6,642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.90, 12,252.74 and 6,642.72 is: 9,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.90 : 12,252.74 = 6,642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.90/12,252.74 = 6,642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.90x = 12,252.74 × 6,642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.90x = 81,391,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,391,487.84/8,870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.12

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