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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.34, 13,201.26 and 6,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.34, 13,201.26 and 6,486.88 is: 9,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.34 : 13,201.26 = 6,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.34/13,201.26 = 6,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.34x = 13,201.26 × 6,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.34x = 85,634,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,634,989.47/8,799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,731.98

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