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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.79, 13,312.96 and 6,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.79, 13,312.96 and 6,525.27 is: 9,778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.79 : 13,312.96 = 6,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.79/13,312.96 = 6,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.79x = 13,312.96 × 6,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.79x = 86,870,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,870,642.19/8,883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.56

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