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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.93, 13,362.12 and 6,827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.93, 13,362.12 and 6,827.18 is: 10,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.93 : 13,362.12 = 6,827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.93/13,362.12 = 6,827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.93x = 13,362.12 × 6,827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.93x = 91,225,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,225,531.61/8,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.99

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