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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.28, 13,461.48 and 6,513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.28, 13,461.48 and 6,513.97 is: 9,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.28 : 13,461.48 = 6,513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.28/13,461.48 = 6,513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.28x = 13,461.48 × 6,513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.28x = 87,687,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687,609.57/8,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.03

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