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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.32, 11,922.48 and 6,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.32, 11,922.48 and 6,642.36 is: 9,170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.32 : 11,922.48 = 6,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.32/11,922.48 = 6,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.32x = 11,922.48 × 6,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.32x = 79,193,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,193,404.25/8,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.87

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