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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.07, 13,317.34 and 6,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.07, 13,317.34 and 6,534.72 is: 9,808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.07 : 13,317.34 = 6,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.07/13,317.34 = 6,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.07x = 13,317.34 × 6,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.07x = 87,025,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,025,088.04/8,872.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.88

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