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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.98, 12,245.13 and 6,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.98, 12,245.13 and 6,225.12 is: 8,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.98 : 12,245.13 = 6,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.98/12,245.13 = 6,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.98x = 12,245.13 × 6,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.98x = 76,227,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,227,403.67/8,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.05

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