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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.40, 13,334.40 and 6,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.40, 13,334.40 and 6,291.20 is: 9,457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.40 : 13,334.40 = 6,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.40/13,334.40 = 6,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.40x = 13,334.40 × 6,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.40x = 83,889,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,889,377.28/8,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.23

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