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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.20, 13,444.80 and 6,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.20, 13,444.80 and 6,486.40 is: 9,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.20 : 13,444.80 = 6,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.20/13,444.80 = 6,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.20x = 13,444.80 × 6,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.20x = 87,208,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,208,350.72/8,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.60

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