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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579.55, 12,846.78 and 6,904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579.55, 12,846.78 and 6,904.77 is: 10,339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579.55 : 12,846.78 = 6,904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579.55/12,846.78 = 6,904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579.55x = 12,846.78 × 6,904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579.55x = 88,704,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704,061.14/8,579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.01

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