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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.72, 12,364.68 and 6,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.72, 12,364.68 and 6,870.16 is: 9,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.72 : 12,364.68 = 6,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.72/12,364.68 = 6,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.72x = 12,364.68 × 6,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.72x = 84,947,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,947,329.95/8,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.20

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