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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.32, 13,468.50 and 6,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.32, 13,468.50 and 6,220.32 is: 9,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.32 : 13,468.50 = 6,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.32/13,468.50 = 6,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.32x = 13,468.50 × 6,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.32x = 83,778,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,778,379.92/8,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.35

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