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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.02, 13,302.17 and 6,676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.02, 13,302.17 and 6,676.68 is: 10,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.02 : 13,302.17 = 6,676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.02/13,302.17 = 6,676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.02x = 13,302.17 × 6,676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.02x = 88,814,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814,332.40/8,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.23

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