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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.52, 13,396.50 and 6,302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.52, 13,396.50 and 6,302.15 is: 9,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.52 : 13,396.50 = 6,302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.52/13,396.50 = 6,302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.52x = 13,396.50 × 6,302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.52x = 84,426,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,426,785.97/8,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.80

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