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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.98, 13,355.74 and 6,437.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.98, 13,355.74 and 6,437.69 is: 9,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.98 : 13,355.74 = 6,437.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.98/13,355.74 = 6,437.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.98x = 13,355.74 × 6,437.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.98x = 85,980,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,980,113.84/8,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.54

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