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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.27, 13,323.41 and 6,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.27, 13,323.41 and 6,108.20 is: 9,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.27 : 13,323.41 = 6,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.27/13,323.41 = 6,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.27x = 13,323.41 × 6,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.27x = 81,382,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,382,052.96/8,882.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.30

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