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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.96, 13,277.46 and 6,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.96, 13,277.46 and 6,903.48 is: 10,345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.96 : 13,277.46 = 6,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.96/13,277.46 = 6,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.96x = 13,277.46 × 6,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.96x = 91,660,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,660,679.56/8,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.50

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