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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.04, 11,362.98 and 6,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.04, 11,362.98 and 6,918.76 is: 9,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.04 : 11,362.98 = 6,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.04/11,362.98 = 6,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.04x = 11,362.98 × 6,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.04x = 78,617,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,617,731.50/8,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.21

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