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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.92, 11,504.79 and 6,923.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.92, 11,504.79 and 6,923.37 is: 9,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.92 : 11,504.79 = 6,923.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.92/11,504.79 = 6,923.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.92x = 11,504.79 × 6,923.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.92x = 79,651,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651,917.94/8,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.96

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