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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.52, 11,463.74 and 6,631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.52, 11,463.74 and 6,631.65 is: 9,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.52 : 11,463.74 = 6,631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.52/11,463.74 = 6,631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.52x = 11,463.74 × 6,631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.52x = 76,023,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,023,478.21/8,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.30

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