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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.41, 13,464.82 and 6,345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.41, 13,464.82 and 6,345.51 is: 9,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.41 : 13,464.82 = 6,345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.41/13,464.82 = 6,345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.41x = 13,464.82 × 6,345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.41x = 85,441,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,441,149.96/8,992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.47

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