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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.59, 13,308.18 and 6,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.59, 13,308.18 and 6,522.09 is: 9,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.59 : 13,308.18 = 6,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.59/13,308.18 = 6,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.59x = 13,308.18 × 6,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.59x = 86,797,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,797,147.70/8,880.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.81

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