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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.54, 13,189.32 and 6,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.54, 13,189.32 and 6,462.32 is: 9,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.54 : 13,189.32 = 6,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.54/13,189.32 = 6,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.54x = 13,189.32 × 6,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.54x = 85,233,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,233,606.42/8,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.06

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