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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.74, 13,314.39 and 6,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.74, 13,314.39 and 6,526.23 is: 9,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.74 : 13,314.39 = 6,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.74/13,314.39 = 6,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.74x = 13,314.39 × 6,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.74x = 86,892,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,892,771.45/8,884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.00

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