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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.12, 11,462.40 and 6,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.12, 11,462.40 and 6,758.40 is: 9,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.12 : 11,462.40 = 6,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.12/11,462.40 = 6,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.12x = 11,462.40 × 6,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.12x = 77,467,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,467,484.16/8,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.27

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