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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.07, 13,314.34 and 6,532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.07, 13,314.34 and 6,532.72 is: 9,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.07 : 13,314.34 = 6,532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.07/13,314.34 = 6,532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.07x = 13,314.34 × 6,532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.07x = 86,978,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,978,802.52/8,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.87

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