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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.80, 13,466.70 and 6,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.80, 13,466.70 and 6,742.20 is: 10,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.80 : 13,466.70 = 6,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.80/13,466.70 = 6,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.80x = 13,466.70 × 6,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.80x = 90,795,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,795,184.74/8,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.30

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