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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.08, 13,046.40 and 6,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.08, 13,046.40 and 6,361.56 is: 9,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.08 : 13,046.40 = 6,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.08/13,046.40 = 6,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.08x = 13,046.40 × 6,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.08x = 82,995,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,995,456.38/8,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.24

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