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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.70, 13,358.67 and 6,448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.70, 13,358.67 and 6,448.18 is: 9,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.70 : 13,358.67 = 6,448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.70/13,358.67 = 6,448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.70x = 13,358.67 × 6,448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.70x = 86,139,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,139,108.72/8,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.19

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