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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.28, 12,364.50 and 6,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.28, 12,364.50 and 6,723.88 is: 9,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.28 : 12,364.50 = 6,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.28/12,364.50 = 6,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.28x = 12,364.50 × 6,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.28x = 83,137,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,137,414.26/8,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.73

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