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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.46, 11,631.30 and 6,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.46, 11,631.30 and 6,532.76 is: 9,018.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.46 : 11,631.30 = 6,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.46/11,631.30 = 6,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.46x = 11,631.30 × 6,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.46x = 75,984,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,984,491.39/8,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.44

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