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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.08, 13,382.24 and 6,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.08, 13,382.24 and 6,297.10 is: 9,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.08 : 13,382.24 = 6,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.08/13,382.24 = 6,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.08x = 13,382.24 × 6,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.08x = 84,269,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269,303.50/8,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.23

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