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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.70, 12,360.84 and 6,811.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.70, 12,360.84 and 6,811.25 is: 9,408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.70 : 12,360.84 = 6,811.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.70/12,360.84 = 6,811.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.70x = 12,360.84 × 6,811.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.70x = 84,192,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192,737.39/8,948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.38

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