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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.53, 13,365.66 and 6,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.53, 13,365.66 and 6,462.83 is: 9,695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.53 : 13,365.66 = 6,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.53/13,365.66 = 6,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.53x = 13,365.66 × 6,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.53x = 86,379,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,379,945.83/8,909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.23

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