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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,782.92, 13,225.92 and 6,334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,782.92, 13,225.92 and 6,334.68 is: 9,539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,782.92 : 13,225.92 = 6,334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,782.92/13,225.92 = 6,334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,782.92x = 13,225.92 × 6,334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,782.92x = 83,781,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,781,970.91/8,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.19

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