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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.87, 11,811.02 and 6,561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.87, 11,811.02 and 6,561.27 is: 9,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.87 : 11,811.02 = 6,561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.87/11,811.02 = 6,561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.87x = 11,811.02 × 6,561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.87x = 77,495,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,495,258.39/8,553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.67

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