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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.86, 13,283.52 and 6,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.86, 13,283.52 and 6,503.29 is: 9,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.86 : 13,283.52 = 6,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.86/13,283.52 = 6,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.86x = 13,283.52 × 6,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.86x = 86,386,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,386,582.78/8,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.35

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