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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.68, 12,246.48 and 6,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.68, 12,246.48 and 6,753.12 is: 9,308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.68 : 12,246.48 = 6,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.68/12,246.48 = 6,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.68x = 12,246.48 × 6,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.68x = 82,701,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,701,949.02/8,884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.38

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