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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.92, 12,310.52 and 6,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.92, 12,310.52 and 6,795.14 is: 9,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.92 : 12,310.52 = 6,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.92/12,310.52 = 6,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.92x = 12,310.52 × 6,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.92x = 83,651,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,651,611.34/8,915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.28

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