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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.52, 13,404 and 6,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.52, 13,404 and 6,307.15 is: 9,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.52 : 13,404 = 6,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.52/13,404 = 6,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.52x = 13,404 × 6,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.52x = 84,541,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541,038.60/8,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.29

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