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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.28, 13,273.65 and 6,496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.28, 13,273.65 and 6,496.71 is: 9,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.28 : 13,273.65 = 6,496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.28/13,273.65 = 6,496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.28x = 13,273.65 × 6,496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.28x = 86,235,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,235,054.69/8,843.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.48

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