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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.22, 11,669.31 and 6,523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.22, 11,669.31 and 6,523.08 is: 8,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.22 : 11,669.31 = 6,523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.22/11,669.31 = 6,523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.22x = 11,669.31 × 6,523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.22x = 76,119,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,119,842.67/8,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.26

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