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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.90, 13,286.70 and 6,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.90, 13,286.70 and 6,265.80 is: 9,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.90 : 13,286.70 = 6,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.90/13,286.70 = 6,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.90x = 13,286.70 × 6,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.90x = 83,251,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,251,804.86/8,865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.11

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