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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.62, 13,329.94 and 6,579.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.62, 13,329.94 and 6,579.74 is: 9,869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.62 : 13,329.94 = 6,579.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.62/13,329.94 = 6,579.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.62x = 13,329.94 × 6,579.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.62x = 87,707,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,707,539.42/8,886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.62

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