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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.68, 11,773.98 and 6,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.68, 11,773.98 and 6,983.32 is: 9,606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.68 : 11,773.98 = 6,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.68/11,773.98 = 6,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.68x = 11,773.98 × 6,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.68x = 82,221,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221,470.01/8,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.79

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