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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.47, 13,249.11 and 6,246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.47, 13,249.11 and 6,246.95 is: 9,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.47 : 13,249.11 = 6,246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.47/13,249.11 = 6,246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.47x = 13,249.11 × 6,246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.47x = 82,766,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,766,527.71/8,832.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.71

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