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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.36, 13,238.02 and 6,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.36, 13,238.02 and 6,879 is: 10,318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.36 : 13,238.02 = 6,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.36/13,238.02 = 6,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.36x = 13,238.02 × 6,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.36x = 91,064,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,064,339.58/8,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.48

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