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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.46, 13,359.24 and 6,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.46, 13,359.24 and 6,446.10 is: 9,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.46 : 13,359.24 = 6,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.46/13,359.24 = 6,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.46x = 13,359.24 × 6,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.46x = 86,114,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,114,996.96/8,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.32

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