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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.92, 11,550.24 and 6,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.92, 11,550.24 and 6,956.52 is: 9,590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.92 : 11,550.24 = 6,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.92/11,550.24 = 6,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.92x = 11,550.24 × 6,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.92x = 80,349,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,349,475.56/8,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.62

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