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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.77, 13,354.59 and 6,402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.77, 13,354.59 and 6,402.34 is: 9,588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.77 : 13,354.59 = 6,402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.77/13,354.59 = 6,402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.77x = 13,354.59 × 6,402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.77x = 85,500,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,500,626.77/8,916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.75

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