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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.24, 13,304.93 and 6,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.24, 13,304.93 and 6,548.33 is: 9,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.24 : 13,304.93 = 6,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.24/13,304.93 = 6,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.24x = 13,304.93 × 6,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.24x = 87,124,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,124,973.00/8,889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.17

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