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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.80, 11,914.56 and 6,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.80, 11,914.56 and 6,274.08 is: 8,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.80 : 11,914.56 = 6,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.80/11,914.56 = 6,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.80x = 11,914.56 × 6,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.80x = 74,752,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752,902.60/8,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.17

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