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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.40, 13,149.90 and 6,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.40, 13,149.90 and 6,816.20 is: 10,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.40 : 13,149.90 = 6,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.40/13,149.90 = 6,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.40x = 13,149.90 × 6,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.40x = 89,632,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,632,348.38/8,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.39

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