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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.89, 11,467.04 and 6,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.89, 11,467.04 and 6,634.04 is: 9,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.89 : 11,467.04 = 6,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.89/11,467.04 = 6,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.89x = 11,467.04 × 6,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.89x = 76,072,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,072,711.54/8,298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.62

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