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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.04, 13,248.78 and 6,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.04, 13,248.78 and 6,016.96 is: 9,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.04 : 13,248.78 = 6,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.04/13,248.78 = 6,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.04x = 13,248.78 × 6,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.04x = 79,717,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,717,379.31/8,826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.07

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