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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.32, 13,282.34 and 6,877.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.32, 13,282.34 and 6,877.97 is: 10,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.32 : 13,282.34 = 6,877.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.32/13,282.34 = 6,877.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.32x = 13,282.34 × 6,877.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.32x = 91,355,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,355,553.24/8,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.34

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