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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.92, 12,792.42 and 6,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.92, 12,792.42 and 6,335.34 is: 9,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.92 : 12,792.42 = 6,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.92/12,792.42 = 6,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.92x = 12,792.42 × 6,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.92x = 81,044,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,330.12/8,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.39

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