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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.63, 11,805.17 and 6,557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.63, 11,805.17 and 6,557.36 is: 9,053.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.63 : 11,805.17 = 6,557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.63/11,805.17 = 6,557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.63x = 11,805.17 × 6,557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.63x = 77,410,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,410,657.74/8,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.21

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