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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.60, 13,333.80 and 6,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.60, 13,333.80 and 6,431.60 is: 9,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.60 : 13,333.80 = 6,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.60/13,333.80 = 6,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.60x = 13,333.80 × 6,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.60x = 85,757,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,757,668.08/8,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.83

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