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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.89, 11,924.93 and 6,524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.89, 11,924.93 and 6,524.45 is: 8,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.89 : 11,924.93 = 6,524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.89/11,924.93 = 6,524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.89x = 11,924.93 × 6,524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.89x = 77,803,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803,576.92/8,649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.75

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