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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.39, 11,462.21 and 6,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.39, 11,462.21 and 6,630.54 is: 9,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.39 : 11,462.21 = 6,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.39/11,462.21 = 6,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.39x = 11,462.21 × 6,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.39x = 76,000,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,000,641.89/8,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.79

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