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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.63, 13,401.16 and 6,305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.63, 13,401.16 and 6,305.29 is: 9,459.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.63 : 13,401.16 = 6,305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.63/13,401.16 = 6,305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.63x = 13,401.16 × 6,305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.63x = 84,498,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,498,185.85/8,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.49

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