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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.94, 12,845.94 and 7,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.94, 12,845.94 and 7,746.88 is: 11,601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.94 : 12,845.94 = 7,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.94/12,845.94 = 7,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.94x = 12,845.94 × 7,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.94x = 99,515,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,515,955.67/8,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.38

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