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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.50, 11,563.36 and 6,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.50, 11,563.36 and 6,710.52 is: 9,262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.50 : 11,563.36 = 6,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.50/11,563.36 = 6,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.50x = 11,563.36 × 6,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.50x = 77,596,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,596,158.55/8,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.45

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