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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.39, 13,228.57 and 6,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.39, 13,228.57 and 6,849.38 is: 10,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.39 : 13,228.57 = 6,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.39/13,228.57 = 6,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.39x = 13,228.57 × 6,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.39x = 90,607,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,607,544.42/8,846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.32

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