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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.70, 13,337.55 and 6,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.70, 13,337.55 and 6,443.70 is: 9,665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.70 : 13,337.55 = 6,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.70/13,337.55 = 6,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.70x = 13,337.55 × 6,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.70x = 85,943,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943,170.94/8,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.55

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