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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,294.66, 11,457.82 and 6,627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,294.66, 11,457.82 and 6,627.75 is: 9,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294.66 : 11,457.82 = 6,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294.66/11,457.82 = 6,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294.66x = 11,457.82 × 6,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294.66x = 75,939,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,939,566.51/8,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.24

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