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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.26, 13,410.54 and 6,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.26, 13,410.54 and 6,846.47 is: 10,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.26 : 13,410.54 = 6,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.26/13,410.54 = 6,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.26x = 13,410.54 × 6,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.26x = 91,814,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,814,758.51/8,957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.32

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