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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.96, 13,209.49 and 6,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.96, 13,209.49 and 6,333.44 is: 9,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.96 : 13,209.49 = 6,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.96/13,209.49 = 6,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.96x = 13,209.49 × 6,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.96x = 83,661,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,661,430.46/8,808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.31

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