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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.64, 12,494.88 and 6,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.64, 12,494.88 and 6,485.52 is: 9,736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.64 : 12,494.88 = 6,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.64/12,494.88 = 6,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.64x = 12,494.88 × 6,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.64x = 81,035,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,035,794.14/8,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,736.79

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