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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.95, 13,255.70 and 6,493.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.95, 13,255.70 and 6,493.95 is: 9,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.95 : 13,255.70 = 6,493.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.95/13,255.70 = 6,493.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.95x = 13,255.70 × 6,493.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.95x = 86,081,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,081,820.55/8,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.31

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