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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.94, 12,193.23 and 6,714.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.94, 12,193.23 and 6,714.53 is: 9,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.94 : 12,193.23 = 6,714.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.94/12,193.23 = 6,714.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.94x = 12,193.23 × 6,714.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.94x = 81,871,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,871,818.57/8,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.30

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