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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.92, 13,316.38 and 6,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.92, 13,316.38 and 6,685.84 is: 10,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.92 : 13,316.38 = 6,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.92/13,316.38 = 6,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.92x = 13,316.38 × 6,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.92x = 89,031,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,031,186.06/8,883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.61

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