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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.84, 13,198.20 and 6,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.84, 13,198.20 and 6,361.36 is: 9,517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.84 : 13,198.20 = 6,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.84/13,198.20 = 6,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.84x = 13,198.20 × 6,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.84x = 83,958,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,958,501.55/8,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.12

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