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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.74, 13,434.21 and 6,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.74, 13,434.21 and 6,508.26 is: 9,755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.74 : 13,434.21 = 6,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.74/13,434.21 = 6,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.74x = 13,434.21 × 6,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.74x = 87,433,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,433,331.57/8,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.20

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