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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.29, 13,307.36 and 6,546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.29, 13,307.36 and 6,546.06 is: 9,808.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.29 : 13,307.36 = 6,546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.29/13,307.36 = 6,546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.29x = 13,307.36 × 6,546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.29x = 87,110,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,110,744.27/8,881.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.34

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