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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.60, 13,179.60 and 6,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.60, 13,179.60 and 6,858.60 is: 10,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.60 : 13,179.60 = 6,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.60/13,179.60 = 6,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.60x = 13,179.60 × 6,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.60x = 90,393,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,393,604.56/8,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.97

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