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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.72, 12,240.33 and 6,638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.72, 12,240.33 and 6,638.18 is: 9,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.72 : 12,240.33 = 6,638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.72/12,240.33 = 6,638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.72x = 12,240.33 × 6,638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.72x = 81,253,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,253,513.80/8,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.46

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