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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.56, 12,336.81 and 6,940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.56, 12,336.81 and 6,940.09 is: 9,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.56 : 12,336.81 = 6,940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.56/12,336.81 = 6,940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.56x = 12,336.81 × 6,940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.56x = 85,618,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,618,571.71/8,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.00

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