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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.20, 13,209.30 and 6,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.20, 13,209.30 and 6,847.80 is: 10,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.20 : 13,209.30 = 6,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.20/13,209.30 = 6,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.20x = 13,209.30 × 6,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.20x = 90,454,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,454,644.54/8,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.70

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