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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.69, 13,261.22 and 6,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.69, 13,261.22 and 6,524.43 is: 9,762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.69 : 13,261.22 = 6,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.69/13,261.22 = 6,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.69x = 13,261.22 × 6,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.69x = 86,521,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,521,868.98/8,862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.48

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