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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,532.77, 12,801.58 and 6,195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,532.77, 12,801.58 and 6,195.11 is: 9,294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,532.77 : 12,801.58 = 6,195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,532.77/12,801.58 = 6,195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,532.77x = 12,801.58 × 6,195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,532.77x = 79,307,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307,116.78/8,532.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.42

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