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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.52, 11,538.86 and 6,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.52, 11,538.86 and 6,488.52 is: 8,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.52 : 11,538.86 = 6,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.52/11,538.86 = 6,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.52x = 11,538.86 × 6,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.52x = 74,870,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,870,123.89/8,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.92

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