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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.44, 13,332.30 and 6,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.44, 13,332.30 and 6,260.20 is: 9,380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.44 : 13,332.30 = 6,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.44/13,332.30 = 6,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.44x = 13,332.30 × 6,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.44x = 83,462,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,462,864.46/8,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.55

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