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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.84, 13,177.20 and 6,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.84, 13,177.20 and 6,838.52 is: 10,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.84 : 13,177.20 = 6,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.84/13,177.20 = 6,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.84x = 13,177.20 × 6,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.84x = 90,112,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,112,545.74/8,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.91

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