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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.46, 12,355.22 and 6,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.46, 12,355.22 and 6,084.16 is: 8,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.46 : 12,355.22 = 6,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.46/12,355.22 = 6,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.46x = 12,355.22 × 6,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.46x = 75,171,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171,119.64/8,956.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.95

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