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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.88, 11,507.80 and 6,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.88, 11,507.80 and 6,354.96 is: 8,760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.88 : 11,507.80 = 6,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.88/11,507.80 = 6,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.88x = 11,507.80 × 6,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.88x = 73,131,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,131,608.69/8,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,760.50

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