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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.57, 13,269.62 and 6,398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.57, 13,269.62 and 6,398.33 is: 9,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.57 : 13,269.62 = 6,398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.57/13,269.62 = 6,398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.57x = 13,269.62 × 6,398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.57x = 84,903,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,903,357.38/8,858.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.32

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