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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.98, 13,240.10 and 6,505.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.98, 13,240.10 and 6,505.34 is: 9,736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.98 : 13,240.10 = 6,505.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.98/13,240.10 = 6,505.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.98x = 13,240.10 × 6,505.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.98x = 86,131,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,131,352.13/8,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,736.78

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