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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.92, 12,325.28 and 6,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.92, 12,325.28 and 6,949.44 is: 9,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.92 : 12,325.28 = 6,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.92/12,325.28 = 6,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.92x = 12,325.28 × 6,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.92x = 85,653,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,653,793.84/8,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.62

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