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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.48, 12,333.06 and 6,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.48, 12,333.06 and 6,847.56 is: 9,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.48 : 12,333.06 = 6,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.48/12,333.06 = 6,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.48x = 12,333.06 × 6,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.48x = 84,451,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,451,368.33/8,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.83

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