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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.52, 12,252.76 and 6,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.52, 12,252.76 and 6,230.66 is: 8,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.52 : 12,252.76 = 6,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.52/12,252.76 = 6,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.52x = 12,252.76 × 6,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.52x = 76,342,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,342,781.62/8,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.69

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