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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.36, 12,273.56 and 6,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.36, 12,273.56 and 6,910.16 is: 9,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.36 : 12,273.56 = 6,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.36/12,273.56 = 6,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.36x = 12,273.56 × 6,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.36x = 84,812,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,812,263.37/8,900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.08

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