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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.28, 13,278.15 and 6,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.28, 13,278.15 and 6,499.71 is: 9,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.28 : 13,278.15 = 6,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.28/13,278.15 = 6,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.28x = 13,278.15 × 6,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.28x = 86,304,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,304,124.34/8,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.98

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