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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.32, 13,187.94 and 6,450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.32, 13,187.94 and 6,450.44 is: 9,665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.32 : 13,187.94 = 6,450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.32/13,187.94 = 6,450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.32x = 13,187.94 × 6,450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.32x = 85,068,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068,015.69/8,801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.37

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