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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.52, 11,436.84 and 6,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.52, 11,436.84 and 6,391.82 is: 8,823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.52 : 11,436.84 = 6,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.52/11,436.84 = 6,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.52x = 11,436.84 × 6,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.52x = 73,102,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,102,165.46/8,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.95

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