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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.58, 13,169.58 and 6,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.58, 13,169.58 and 6,845.44 is: 10,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.58 : 13,169.58 = 6,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.58/13,169.58 = 6,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.58x = 13,169.58 × 6,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.58x = 90,151,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,151,569.72/8,784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.48

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