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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.78, 13,275.90 and 6,498.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.78, 13,275.90 and 6,498.21 is: 9,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.78 : 13,275.90 = 6,498.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.78/13,275.90 = 6,498.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.78x = 13,275.90 × 6,498.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.78x = 86,269,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,269,586.14/8,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.73

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