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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.48, 11,488.56 and 6,648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.48, 11,488.56 and 6,648.96 is: 9,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.48 : 11,488.56 = 6,648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.48/11,488.56 = 6,648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.48x = 11,488.56 × 6,648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.48x = 76,386,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386,975.90/8,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.01

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