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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.82, 13,466.25 and 6,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.82, 13,466.25 and 6,218.82 is: 9,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.82 : 13,466.25 = 6,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.82/13,466.25 = 6,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.82x = 13,466.25 × 6,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.82x = 83,744,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744,184.83/8,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.10

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