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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.24, 11,465.58 and 6,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.24, 11,465.58 and 6,915.12 is: 9,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.24 : 11,465.58 = 6,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.24/11,465.58 = 6,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.24x = 11,465.58 × 6,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.24x = 79,285,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,285,861.57/8,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.55

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