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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.95, 13,394.66 and 6,847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.95, 13,394.66 and 6,847.79 is: 10,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.95 : 13,394.66 = 6,847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.95/13,394.66 = 6,847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.95x = 13,394.66 × 6,847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.95x = 91,723,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,723,717.59/8,932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.02

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