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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.60, 13,033.02 and 6,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.60, 13,033.02 and 6,244.20 is: 9,366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.60 : 13,033.02 = 6,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.60/13,033.02 = 6,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.60x = 13,033.02 × 6,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.60x = 81,380,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380,783.48/8,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.39

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