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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.76, 13,080.42 and 6,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.76, 13,080.42 and 6,221.88 is: 9,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.76 : 13,080.42 = 6,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.76/13,080.42 = 6,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.76x = 13,080.42 × 6,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.76x = 81,384,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,384,803.59/8,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.52

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