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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.72, 11,464.83 and 6,632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.72, 11,464.83 and 6,632.81 is: 9,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.72 : 11,464.83 = 6,632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.72/11,464.83 = 6,632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.72x = 11,464.83 × 6,632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.72x = 76,043,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,043,948.58/8,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.24

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