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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.03, 12,251.10 and 6,650.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.03, 12,251.10 and 6,650.19 is: 9,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.03 : 12,251.10 = 6,650.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.03/12,251.10 = 6,650.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.03x = 12,251.10 × 6,650.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.03x = 81,472,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,472,142.71/8,883.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.66

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