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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.92, 11,407.62 and 6,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.92, 11,407.62 and 6,504.48 is: 8,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.92 : 11,407.62 = 6,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.92/11,407.62 = 6,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.92x = 11,407.62 × 6,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.92x = 74,200,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200,636.14/8,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.85

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