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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.62, 13,327.74 and 6,535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.62, 13,327.74 and 6,535.17 is: 9,793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.62 : 13,327.74 = 6,535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.62/13,327.74 = 6,535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.62x = 13,327.74 × 6,535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.62x = 87,099,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,099,046.62/8,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.43

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