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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.16, 13,094.46 and 6,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.16, 13,094.46 and 6,552.36 is: 9,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.16 : 13,094.46 = 6,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.16/13,094.46 = 6,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.16x = 13,094.46 × 6,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.16x = 85,799,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,799,615.93/8,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,815.59

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