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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.41, 13,431.66 and 6,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.41, 13,431.66 and 6,327.59 is: 9,480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.41 : 13,431.66 = 6,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.41/13,431.66 = 6,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.41x = 13,431.66 × 6,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.41x = 84,990,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,990,037.50/8,964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.83

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