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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.81, 13,187.13 and 6,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.81, 13,187.13 and 6,741.81 is: 10,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.81 : 13,187.13 = 6,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.81/13,187.13 = 6,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.81x = 13,187.13 × 6,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.81x = 88,905,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,905,124.91/8,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.33

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