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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.96, 13,256.58 and 6,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.96, 13,256.58 and 6,514.08 is: 9,730.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.96 : 13,256.58 = 6,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.96/13,256.58 = 6,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.96x = 13,256.58 × 6,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.96x = 86,354,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,354,422.65/8,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.12

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