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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.66, 13,323.51 and 6,690.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.66, 13,323.51 and 6,690.59 is: 10,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.66 : 13,323.51 = 6,690.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.66/13,323.51 = 6,690.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.66x = 13,323.51 × 6,690.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.66x = 89,142,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,142,076.15/8,888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.75

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