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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.33, 13,364.61 and 6,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.33, 13,364.61 and 6,285.35 is: 9,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.33 : 13,364.61 = 6,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.33/13,364.61 = 6,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.33x = 13,364.61 × 6,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.33x = 84,001,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,001,184.64/8,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.61

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