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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.86, 13,416.72 and 6,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.86, 13,416.72 and 6,362.20 is: 9,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.86 : 13,416.72 = 6,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.86/13,416.72 = 6,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.86x = 13,416.72 × 6,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.86x = 85,359,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,359,855.98/8,942.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.03

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