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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.58, 13,349.25 and 6,575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.58, 13,349.25 and 6,575.04 is: 9,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.58 : 13,349.25 = 6,575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.58/13,349.25 = 6,575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.58x = 13,349.25 × 6,575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.58x = 87,771,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,771,852.72/8,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.26

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