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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.58, 13,315.09 and 6,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.58, 13,315.09 and 6,533.22 is: 9,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.58 : 13,315.09 = 6,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.58/13,315.09 = 6,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.58x = 13,315.09 × 6,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.58x = 86,990,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,990,412.29/8,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.63

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