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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.66, 13,275.72 and 6,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.66, 13,275.72 and 6,498.08 is: 9,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.66 : 13,275.72 = 6,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.66/13,275.72 = 6,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.66x = 13,275.72 × 6,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.66x = 86,266,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,266,690.62/8,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.53

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