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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.23, 13,463.21 and 6,516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.23, 13,463.21 and 6,516.11 is: 9,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.23 : 13,463.21 = 6,516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.23/13,463.21 = 6,516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.23x = 13,463.21 × 6,516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.23x = 87,727,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,727,807.26/8,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.08

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