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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.16, 13,312.80 and 6,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.16, 13,312.80 and 6,271.20 is: 9,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.16 : 13,312.80 = 6,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.16/13,312.80 = 6,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.16x = 13,312.80 × 6,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.16x = 83,487,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,487,231.36/8,876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.78

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