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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.27, 11,783.69 and 6,656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.27, 11,783.69 and 6,656.52 is: 9,175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.27 : 11,783.69 = 6,656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.27/11,783.69 = 6,656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.27x = 11,783.69 × 6,656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.27x = 78,438,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,438,309.24/8,548.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.93

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