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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.77, 13,282.96 and 6,536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.77, 13,282.96 and 6,536.41 is: 9,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.77 : 13,282.96 = 6,536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.77/13,282.96 = 6,536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.77x = 13,282.96 × 6,536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.77x = 86,822,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,822,773.48/8,873.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.21

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