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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.14, 13,297.96 and 7,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.14, 13,297.96 and 7,017.76 is: 10,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.14 : 13,297.96 = 7,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.14/13,297.96 = 7,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.14x = 13,297.96 × 7,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.14x = 93,321,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321,891.77/8,879.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.24

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