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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.32, 11,926.62 and 6,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.32, 11,926.62 and 6,645.36 is: 9,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.32 : 11,926.62 = 6,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.32/11,926.62 = 6,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.32x = 11,926.62 × 6,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.32x = 79,256,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,256,683.48/8,638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.01

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