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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.64, 13,159.76 and 6,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.64, 13,159.76 and 6,553.04 is: 9,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.64 : 13,159.76 = 6,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.64/13,159.76 = 6,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.64x = 13,159.76 × 6,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.64x = 86,236,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236,433.67/8,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,834.64

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