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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.93, 13,311.70 and 6,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.93, 13,311.70 and 6,524.44 is: 9,777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.93 : 13,311.70 = 6,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.93/13,311.70 = 6,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.93x = 13,311.70 × 6,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.93x = 86,851,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,851,338.36/8,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.33

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