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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.40, 12,308.97 and 6,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.40, 12,308.97 and 6,271.54 is: 8,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.40 : 12,308.97 = 6,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.40/12,308.97 = 6,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.40x = 12,308.97 × 6,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.40x = 77,196,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196,197.71/8,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.95

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