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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.48, 11,523.06 and 6,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.48, 11,523.06 and 6,673.96 is: 9,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.48 : 11,523.06 = 6,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.48/11,523.06 = 6,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.48x = 11,523.06 × 6,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.48x = 76,904,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,904,441.52/8,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.52

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