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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.22, 13,235.99 and 6,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.22, 13,235.99 and 6,502.64 is: 9,732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.22 : 13,235.99 = 6,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.22/13,235.99 = 6,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.22x = 13,235.99 × 6,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.22x = 86,068,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,068,779.32/8,843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.74

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