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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.61, 13,280.18 and 6,532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.61, 13,280.18 and 6,532.11 is: 9,777.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.61 : 13,280.18 = 6,532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.61/13,280.18 = 6,532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.61x = 13,280.18 × 6,532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.61x = 86,747,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,747,563.92/8,872.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.01

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