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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.68, 12,244.32 and 6,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.68, 12,244.32 and 6,392.64 is: 8,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.68 : 12,244.32 = 6,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.68/12,244.32 = 6,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.68x = 12,244.32 × 6,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.68x = 78,273,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,273,529.80/8,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.82

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