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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.49, 12,244.90 and 6,630.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.49, 12,244.90 and 6,630.47 is: 9,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.49 : 12,244.90 = 6,630.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.49/12,244.90 = 6,630.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.49x = 12,244.90 × 6,630.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.49x = 81,189,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,189,456.14/8,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.69

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