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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,648.91, 12,925.98 and 6,313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,648.91, 12,925.98 and 6,313.83 is: 9,436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,648.91 : 12,925.98 = 6,313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,648.91/12,925.98 = 6,313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,648.91x = 12,925.98 × 6,313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,648.91x = 81,612,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,612,473.18/8,648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.16

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