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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.56, 13,131.44 and 6,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.56, 13,131.44 and 6,826.56 is: 10,220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.56 : 13,131.44 = 6,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.56/13,131.44 = 6,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.56x = 13,131.44 × 6,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.56x = 89,642,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,642,563.05/8,770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.85

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