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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.82, 13,448.22 and 6,206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.82, 13,448.22 and 6,206.82 is: 9,315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.82 : 13,448.22 = 6,206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.82/13,448.22 = 6,206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.82x = 13,448.22 × 6,206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.82x = 83,470,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,470,680.86/8,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.07

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