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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.44, 13,333.80 and 6,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.44, 13,333.80 and 6,261.20 is: 9,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.44 : 13,333.80 = 6,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.44/13,333.80 = 6,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.44x = 13,333.80 × 6,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.44x = 83,485,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,485,588.56/8,898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.05

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