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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.17, 13,452.37 and 6,888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.17, 13,452.37 and 6,888.19 is: 10,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.17 : 13,452.37 = 6,888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.17/13,452.37 = 6,888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.17x = 13,452.37 × 6,888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.17x = 92,662,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,662,429.66/8,976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.16

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