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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.02, 11,462.64 and 6,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.02, 11,462.64 and 6,723.38 is: 9,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.02 : 11,462.64 = 6,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.02/11,462.64 = 6,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.02x = 11,462.64 × 6,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.02x = 77,067,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,067,684.52/8,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.48

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