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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.80, 13,272.30 and 6,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.80, 13,272.30 and 6,646.80 is: 9,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.80 : 13,272.30 = 6,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.80/13,272.30 = 6,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.80x = 13,272.30 × 6,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.80x = 88,218,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,218,323.64/8,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.45

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