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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.18, 11,767.77 and 6,978.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.18, 11,767.77 and 6,978.82 is: 9,600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.18 : 11,767.77 = 6,978.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.18/11,767.77 = 6,978.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.18x = 11,767.77 × 6,978.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.18x = 82,125,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,125,148.63/8,554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.59

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