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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.26, 13,174.86 and 6,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.26, 13,174.86 and 6,846.54 is: 10,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.26 : 13,174.86 = 6,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.26/13,174.86 = 6,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.26x = 13,174.86 × 6,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.26x = 90,202,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,202,205.98/8,800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.95

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