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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.40, 12,311.70 and 6,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.40, 12,311.70 and 6,273.54 is: 8,654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.40 : 12,311.70 = 6,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.40/12,311.70 = 6,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.40x = 12,311.70 × 6,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.40x = 77,237,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,237,942.42/8,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.69

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