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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.48, 13,366.52 and 6,592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.48, 13,366.52 and 6,592.14 is: 9,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.48 : 13,366.52 = 6,592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.48/13,366.52 = 6,592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.48x = 13,366.52 × 6,592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.48x = 88,113,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,113,971.15/8,929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.76

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