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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.22, 12,241.41 and 6,510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.22, 12,241.41 and 6,510.26 is: 8,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.22 : 12,241.41 = 6,510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.22/12,241.41 = 6,510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.22x = 12,241.41 × 6,510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.22x = 79,694,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,694,761.87/8,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.51

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