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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.60, 13,209.60 and 6,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.60, 13,209.60 and 6,867.20 is: 10,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.60 : 13,209.60 = 6,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.60/13,209.60 = 6,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.60x = 13,209.60 × 6,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.60x = 90,712,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,712,965.12/8,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.39

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