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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.58, 13,168.08 and 6,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.58, 13,168.08 and 6,844.44 is: 10,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.58 : 13,168.08 = 6,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.58/13,168.08 = 6,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.58x = 13,168.08 × 6,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.58x = 90,128,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,128,133.48/8,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.98

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