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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.08, 13,342.52 and 6,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.08, 13,342.52 and 6,570.52 is: 9,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.08 : 13,342.52 = 6,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.08/13,342.52 = 6,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.08x = 13,342.52 × 6,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.08x = 87,667,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,667,277.58/8,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.50

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