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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,879.81, 13,624.41 and 6,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,879.81, 13,624.41 and 6,522.76 is: 8,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,879.81 : 13,624.41 = 6,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,879.81/13,624.41 = 6,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,879.81x = 13,624.41 × 6,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,879.81x = 88,868,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,868,756.57/9,879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.99

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