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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.49, 13,323.92 and 6,539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.49, 13,323.92 and 6,539.13 is: 9,815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.49 : 13,323.92 = 6,539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.49/13,323.92 = 6,539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.49x = 13,323.92 × 6,539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.49x = 87,126,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,126,844.99/8,876.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,815.46

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