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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.42, 13,433.79 and 6,602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.42, 13,433.79 and 6,602.87 is: 9,882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.42 : 13,433.79 = 6,602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.42/13,433.79 = 6,602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.42x = 13,433.79 × 6,602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.42x = 88,701,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,701,590.18/8,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.72

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