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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.64, 13,028.28 and 6,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.64, 13,028.28 and 6,393.04 is: 9,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.64 : 13,028.28 = 6,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.64/13,028.28 = 6,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.64x = 13,028.28 × 6,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.64x = 83,290,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,290,315.17/8,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.74

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