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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.44, 11,491.31 and 6,913.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.44, 11,491.31 and 6,913.87 is: 9,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.44 : 11,491.31 = 6,913.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.44/11,491.31 = 6,913.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.44x = 11,491.31 × 6,913.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.44x = 79,449,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449,423.47/8,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.95

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