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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.48, 11,346.58 and 6,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.48, 11,346.58 and 6,966.52 is: 9,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.48 : 11,346.58 = 6,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.48/11,346.58 = 6,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.48x = 11,346.58 × 6,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.48x = 79,046,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046,176.50/8,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.08

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