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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.03, 12,249.73 and 6,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.03, 12,249.73 and 6,649.18 is: 9,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.03 : 12,249.73 = 6,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.03/12,249.73 = 6,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.03x = 12,249.73 × 6,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.03x = 81,450,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,450,659.72/8,882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.28

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