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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,646.76, 11,933.22 and 6,648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,646.76, 11,933.22 and 6,648.04 is: 9,174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,646.76 : 11,933.22 = 6,648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,646.76/11,933.22 = 6,648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,646.76x = 11,933.22 × 6,648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,646.76x = 79,332,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,332,523.89/8,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,174.83

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