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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.70, 13,429.81 and 6,603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.70, 13,429.81 and 6,603.16 is: 9,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.70 : 13,429.81 = 6,603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.70/13,429.81 = 6,603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.70x = 13,429.81 × 6,603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.70x = 88,679,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,679,184.20/8,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.35

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