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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.97, 13,220.61 and 6,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.97, 13,220.61 and 6,492.36 is: 9,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.97 : 13,220.61 = 6,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.97/13,220.61 = 6,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.97x = 13,220.61 × 6,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.97x = 85,832,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,959.54/8,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.34

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