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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.24, 11,817.66 and 6,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.24, 11,817.66 and 6,697 is: 9,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.24 : 11,817.66 = 6,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.24/11,817.66 = 6,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.24x = 11,817.66 × 6,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.24x = 79,142,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142,869.02/8,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.16

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