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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.52, 13,298.42 and 6,674.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.52, 13,298.42 and 6,674.18 is: 10,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.52 : 13,298.42 = 6,674.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.52/13,298.42 = 6,674.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.52x = 13,298.42 × 6,674.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.52x = 88,755,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,755,998.99/8,872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.48

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