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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.93, 13,444.53 and 6,882.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.93, 13,444.53 and 6,882.93 is: 10,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.93 : 13,444.53 = 6,882.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.93/13,444.53 = 6,882.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.93x = 13,444.53 × 6,882.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.93x = 92,537,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,537,758.87/8,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.29

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