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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.26, 13,337.06 and 6,264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.26, 13,337.06 and 6,264.05 is: 9,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.26 : 13,337.06 = 6,264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.26/13,337.06 = 6,264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.26x = 13,337.06 × 6,264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.26x = 83,543,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,543,987.71/8,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.64

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