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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.42, 13,327.20 and 6,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.42, 13,327.20 and 6,262.02 is: 9,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.42 : 13,327.20 = 6,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.42/13,327.20 = 6,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.42x = 13,327.20 × 6,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.42x = 83,455,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,455,192.94/8,886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.32

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