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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.60, 13,254.60 and 6,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.60, 13,254.60 and 6,897.20 is: 10,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.60 : 13,254.60 = 6,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.60/13,254.60 = 6,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.60x = 13,254.60 × 6,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.60x = 91,419,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,419,627.12/8,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.37

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