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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.16, 11,406.44 and 6,862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.16, 11,406.44 and 6,862.90 is: 9,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.16 : 11,406.44 = 6,862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.16/11,406.44 = 6,862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.16x = 11,406.44 × 6,862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.16x = 78,281,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,281,257.08/8,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.50

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