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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.80, 13,364.70 and 6,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.80, 13,364.70 and 6,298.60 is: 9,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.80 : 13,364.70 = 6,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.80/13,364.70 = 6,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.80x = 13,364.70 × 6,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.80x = 84,178,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,178,899.42/8,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.90

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