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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.47, 13,312.73 and 6,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.47, 13,312.73 and 6,683.40 is: 10,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.47 : 13,312.73 = 6,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.47/13,312.73 = 6,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.47x = 13,312.73 × 6,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.47x = 88,974,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,974,299.68/8,881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.97

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