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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.72, 13,254.12 and 6,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.72, 13,254.12 and 6,252.72 is: 9,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.72 : 13,254.12 = 6,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.72/13,254.12 = 6,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.72x = 13,254.12 × 6,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.72x = 82,874,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,874,301.21/8,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.92

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