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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.24, 13,141.66 and 6,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.24, 13,141.66 and 6,292.84 is: 9,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.24 : 13,141.66 = 6,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.24/13,141.66 = 6,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.24x = 13,141.66 × 6,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.24x = 82,698,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,698,363.71/8,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.59

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