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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.48, 11,808.84 and 6,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.48, 11,808.84 and 6,700.24 is: 9,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.48 : 11,808.84 = 6,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.48/11,808.84 = 6,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.48x = 11,808.84 × 6,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.48x = 79,122,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,122,062.12/8,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.24

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