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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.96, 13,470.01 and 6,519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.96, 13,470.01 and 6,519.65 is: 9,767.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.96 : 13,470.01 = 6,519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.96/13,470.01 = 6,519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.96x = 13,470.01 × 6,519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.96x = 87,819,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,819,750.70/8,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.56

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