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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.27, 13,191.93 and 6,714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.27, 13,191.93 and 6,714.63 is: 10,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.27 : 13,191.93 = 6,714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.27/13,191.93 = 6,714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.27x = 13,191.93 × 6,714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.27x = 88,578,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,578,928.94/8,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.19

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