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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.79, 13,232.37 and 6,635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.79, 13,232.37 and 6,635.95 is: 9,944.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.79 : 13,232.37 = 6,635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.79/13,232.37 = 6,635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.79x = 13,232.37 × 6,635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.79x = 87,809,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,809,345.70/8,829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,944.67

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