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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.26, 13,176.36 and 6,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.26, 13,176.36 and 6,847.54 is: 10,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.26 : 13,176.36 = 6,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.26/13,176.36 = 6,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.26x = 13,176.36 × 6,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.26x = 90,225,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225,652.15/8,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.45

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