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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.96, 12,954.72 and 6,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.96, 12,954.72 and 6,319.68 is: 9,457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.96 : 12,954.72 = 6,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.96/12,954.72 = 6,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.96x = 12,954.72 × 6,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.96x = 81,869,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,869,684.89/8,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.09

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