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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.88, 13,220.48 and 6,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.88, 13,220.48 and 6,492.27 is: 9,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.88 : 13,220.48 = 6,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.88/13,220.48 = 6,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.88x = 13,220.48 × 6,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.88x = 85,830,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,830,827.13/8,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.20

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