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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.47, 13,221.36 and 6,492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.47, 13,221.36 and 6,492.86 is: 9,718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.47 : 13,221.36 = 6,492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.47/13,221.36 = 6,492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.47x = 13,221.36 × 6,492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.47x = 85,844,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,844,373.38/8,833.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.08

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