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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.40, 11,397.27 and 6,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.40, 11,397.27 and 6,496.96 is: 8,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.40 : 11,397.27 = 6,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.40/11,397.27 = 6,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.40x = 11,397.27 × 6,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.40x = 74,047,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,047,607.30/8,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.49

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