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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.82, 13,517.87 and 6,816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.82, 13,517.87 and 6,816.82 is: 10,228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.82 : 13,517.87 = 6,816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.82/13,517.87 = 6,816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.82x = 13,517.87 × 6,816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.82x = 92,148,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,148,886.57/9,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.74

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