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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.35, 13,316.87 and 6,627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.35, 13,316.87 and 6,627.49 is: 9,946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.35 : 13,316.87 = 6,627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.35/13,316.87 = 6,627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.35x = 13,316.87 × 6,627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.35x = 88,257,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,257,406.03/8,873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.35

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