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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.04, 13,317.29 and 6,534.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.04, 13,317.29 and 6,534.69 is: 9,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.04 : 13,317.29 = 6,534.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.04/13,317.29 = 6,534.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.04x = 13,317.29 × 6,534.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.04x = 87,024,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,024,340.44/8,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.83

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