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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.58, 13,252.50 and 6,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.58, 13,252.50 and 6,395.34 is: 9,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.58 : 13,252.50 = 6,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.58/13,252.50 = 6,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.58x = 13,252.50 × 6,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.58x = 84,754,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,754,243.35/8,855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.72

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