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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.02, 13,284.83 and 6,537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.02, 13,284.83 and 6,537.66 is: 9,786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.02 : 13,284.83 = 6,537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.02/13,284.83 = 6,537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.02x = 13,284.83 × 6,537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.02x = 86,851,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,851,669.01/8,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.08

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