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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,629.68, 11,895.24 and 6,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,629.68, 11,895.24 and 6,530.16 is: 9,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,629.68 : 11,895.24 = 6,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,629.68/11,895.24 = 6,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,629.68x = 11,895.24 × 6,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,629.68x = 77,677,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,677,820.44/8,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.24

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