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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.52, 13,249.88 and 6,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.52, 13,249.88 and 6,984.48 is: 10,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.52 : 13,249.88 = 6,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.52/13,249.88 = 6,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.52x = 13,249.88 × 6,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.52x = 92,543,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543,521.86/8,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.92

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