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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.92, 13,440.03 and 6,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.92, 13,440.03 and 6,879.94 is: 10,310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.92 : 13,440.03 = 6,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.92/13,440.03 = 6,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.92x = 13,440.03 × 6,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.92x = 92,466,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,466,540.60/8,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.82

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