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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.58, 11,347.66 and 6,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.58, 11,347.66 and 6,462.32 is: 8,915.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.58 : 11,347.66 = 6,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.58/11,347.66 = 6,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.58x = 11,347.66 × 6,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.58x = 73,332,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332,161.51/8,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.13

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