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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.36, 13,176.96 and 6,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.36, 13,176.96 and 6,325.48 is: 9,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.36 : 13,176.96 = 6,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.36/13,176.96 = 6,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.36x = 13,176.96 × 6,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.36x = 83,350,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,350,596.94/8,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.73

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