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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.10, 13,274.55 and 6,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.10, 13,274.55 and 6,392.10 is: 9,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.10 : 13,274.55 = 6,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.10/13,274.55 = 6,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.10x = 13,274.55 × 6,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.10x = 84,852,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,852,251.06/8,840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.56

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