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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.76, 13,021.76 and 6,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.76, 13,021.76 and 6,229.31 is: 9,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.76 : 13,021.76 = 6,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.76/13,021.76 = 6,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.76x = 13,021.76 × 6,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.76x = 81,116,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,116,530.25/8,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.29

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