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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.48, 13,354.99 and 6,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.48, 13,354.99 and 6,437.19 is: 9,657.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.48 : 13,354.99 = 6,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.48/13,354.99 = 6,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.48x = 13,354.99 × 6,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.48x = 85,968,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,968,608.08/8,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.79

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