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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.76, 13,462.28 and 6,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.76, 13,462.28 and 6,186.52 is: 9,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.76 : 13,462.28 = 6,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.76/13,462.28 = 6,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.76x = 13,462.28 × 6,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.76x = 83,284,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,284,664.47/8,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.16

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