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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.06, 13,235.64 and 6,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.06, 13,235.64 and 6,355.20 is: 9,523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.06 : 13,235.64 = 6,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.06/13,235.64 = 6,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.06x = 13,235.64 × 6,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.06x = 84,115,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,115,139.33/8,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.84

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