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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.38, 12,046.08 and 6,502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.38, 12,046.08 and 6,502.42 is: 8,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.38 : 12,046.08 = 6,502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.38/12,046.08 = 6,502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.38x = 12,046.08 × 6,502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.38x = 78,328,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328,671.51/8,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.60

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