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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.68, 13,209.60 and 6,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.68, 13,209.60 and 6,961.76 is: 10,422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.68 : 13,209.60 = 6,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.68/13,209.60 = 6,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.68x = 13,209.60 × 6,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.68x = 91,962,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,962,064.90/8,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.19

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