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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.65, 12,325.14 and 6,703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.65, 12,325.14 and 6,703.48 is: 9,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.65 : 12,325.14 = 6,703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.65/12,325.14 = 6,703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.65x = 12,325.14 × 6,703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.65x = 82,621,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,621,298.67/8,936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.22

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