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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.28, 13,275.15 and 6,497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.28, 13,275.15 and 6,497.71 is: 9,752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.28 : 13,275.15 = 6,497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.28/13,275.15 = 6,497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.28x = 13,275.15 × 6,497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.28x = 86,258,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,074.91/8,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.98

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