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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.62, 11,810.28 and 6,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.62, 11,810.28 and 6,522.09 is: 9,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.62 : 11,810.28 = 6,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.62/11,810.28 = 6,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.62x = 11,810.28 × 6,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.62x = 77,027,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,027,709.09/8,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.22

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