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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.39, 13,348.26 and 6,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.39, 13,348.26 and 6,270.02 is: 9,406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.39 : 13,348.26 = 6,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.39/13,348.26 = 6,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.39x = 13,348.26 × 6,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.39x = 83,693,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,693,857.17/8,897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.56

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