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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.30, 13,265.55 and 6,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.30, 13,265.55 and 6,642.30 is: 9,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.30 : 13,265.55 = 6,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.30/13,265.55 = 6,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.30x = 13,265.55 × 6,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.30x = 88,113,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,113,762.77/8,829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.70

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