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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.36, 13,212.21 and 6,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.36, 13,212.21 and 6,729.84 is: 10,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.36 : 13,212.21 = 6,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.36/13,212.21 = 6,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.36x = 13,212.21 × 6,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.36x = 88,916,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,916,059.35/8,814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.64

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