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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.80, 13,387.20 and 6,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.80, 13,387.20 and 6,620.80 is: 9,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.80 : 13,387.20 = 6,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.80/13,387.20 = 6,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.80x = 13,387.20 × 6,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.80x = 88,633,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633,973.76/8,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.20

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