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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.48, 12,303.24 and 6,402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.48, 12,303.24 and 6,402.37 is: 8,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.48 : 12,303.24 = 6,402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.48/12,303.24 = 6,402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.48x = 12,303.24 × 6,402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.48x = 78,769,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,769,864.39/8,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.27

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