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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.80, 13,426.20 and 6,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.80, 13,426.20 and 6,874.80 is: 10,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.80 : 13,426.20 = 6,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.80/13,426.20 = 6,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.80x = 13,426.20 × 6,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.80x = 92,302,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,302,439.76/8,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.20

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