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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.24, 11,445.71 and 6,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.24, 11,445.71 and 6,625.26 is: 9,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.24 : 11,445.71 = 6,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.24/11,445.71 = 6,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.24x = 11,445.71 × 6,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.24x = 75,830,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,830,771.51/8,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.79

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