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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.60, 13,320.11 and 6,530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.60, 13,320.11 and 6,530.09 is: 9,785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.60 : 13,320.11 = 6,530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.60/13,320.11 = 6,530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.60x = 13,320.11 × 6,530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.60x = 86,981,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,981,466.83/8,888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.73

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