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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.60, 11,569.32 and 6,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.60, 11,569.32 and 6,976.44 is: 9,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.60 : 11,569.32 = 6,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.60/11,569.32 = 6,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.60x = 11,569.32 × 6,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.60x = 80,712,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,712,666.82/8,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,618.27

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