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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.48, 11,499.60 and 6,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.48, 11,499.60 and 6,656.96 is: 9,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.48 : 11,499.60 = 6,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.48/11,499.60 = 6,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.48x = 11,499.60 × 6,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.48x = 76,552,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552,377.22/8,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.06

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