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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.70, 13,372.15 and 6,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.70, 13,372.15 and 6,466.68 is: 9,703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.70 : 13,372.15 = 6,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.70/13,372.15 = 6,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.70x = 13,372.15 × 6,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.70x = 86,473,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,473,414.96/8,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.36

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