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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.48, 11,368.68 and 6,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.48, 11,368.68 and 6,982.52 is: 9,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.48 : 11,368.68 = 6,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.48/11,368.68 = 6,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.48x = 11,368.68 × 6,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.48x = 79,382,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,382,035.47/8,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.17

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