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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.96, 13,262.34 and 6,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.96, 13,262.34 and 6,381.24 is: 9,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.96 : 13,262.34 = 6,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.96/13,262.34 = 6,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.96x = 13,262.34 × 6,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.96x = 84,630,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,630,174.50/8,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.43

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