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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.86, 12,306.21 and 6,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.86, 12,306.21 and 6,540.56 is: 9,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.86 : 12,306.21 = 6,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.86/12,306.21 = 6,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.86x = 12,306.21 × 6,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.86x = 80,489,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,489,504.88/8,929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.52

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